nhl Game Recap
Hurricanes Down Colorado 5-2 - Match Report
The Hurricanes got a 3-goal performance from Martin Necas as Carolina handed Colorado a 5-2 defeat on Thursday at PNC Arena.
The Hurricanes were a -125 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Martin Necas(3), Seth Jarvis, and Michael Bunting each scored for the Hurricanes in the victory. Necas opened the scoring for Carolina.
Pyotr Kochetkov turned in a 16-save effort for the Hurricanes.
Colorado got goals from Samuel Girard, and Zach Parise in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Alexandar Georgiev stopped 23 of 27 shots for the Avalanche, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Carolina went 1-for-5, while the Avalanche were 0-for-6 with the man advantage.
Carolina outshot Colorado 27-27 in the game.
Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Avalanche will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida.