20-04-2025
Logan Stankoven scores 2 as Hurricanes show big edge over Devils in Game 1 rout
Almost every concern surrounding the New Jersey Devils' playoff chances appeared warranted in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. With Jack Hughes out for the season, the Devils struggled to create offense. The Hurricanes' depth also looked far superior, and they swarmed New Jersey from puck drop on.
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Carolina withstood a New Jersey push in the third period and won 4-1. The Hurricanes outshot the Devils New Jersey 45-24. They limited shots from dangerous areas early and had 55.96 percent of the expected goal share at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick.
To make matters worse for New Jersey, Brenden Dillon, Luke Hughes and Cody Glass left the game with injuries, though Hughes did return.
Jalen Chatfield opened the scoring for Carolina, and Logan Stankoven added a pair in the second. Nico Hischier scored New Jersey's lone goal late in the second period, but the Devils couldn't capitalize on chances in the third. Andrei Svechnikov scored an empty-net goal to seal the game.
This story will be updated.
