Special Teams Really Been a Difference Maker in 2024
Since December 1st, the Hurricanes are 13-7-4 and lead the NHL in Powerplay at 35.5% and lead the NHL in Penalty Kill at 92.0%. pic.twitter.com/L8Xup8Gqpc
— The Canes Stats Brand™ (@CanesStats) January 25, 2024
by robeac13
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Well a little before lol but still
We’re currently the only team in the league with a top 5 power play % and penalty kill %. Finally figuring out our power play has been huge, almost every man advantage last year felt futile. The puck movement is way better, we’re actually sending guys to the netfront, we’re not passing it back to the point every single time a shooting lane gets blocked, we’re feeding shooters the puck instead of D-men. Huge credit to the coaching staff, basically every issue we’ve had with the PP the last 5 years has been massively improved this year. Just gotta keep it rolling for the playoffs
Special teams is how you win a cup
I feel like Ricky Bobby right now. I have no idea what to do with my hands. We’re in uncharted territory now.