Kotkaniemi’s Sharp-Angle Goal Lifts Hurricanes Over Devils 4-2
The Carolina Hurricanes welcomed newly acquired Evgeny Kuznetsov to their lineup on Saturday, but his linemate Jesperi Kotkaniemi made the crucial play against the New Jersey Devils. Kotkaniemi broke a tie with a sharp-angle shot early in the third period,…
Jesper Fast Scores in OT, Hurricanes Eliminate Devils in Game 5
After missing an early open-net opportunity, Jesper Fast redeemed himself in the best way possible, sending the Carolina Hurricanes to the Eastern Conference final and eliminating the New Jersey Devils. Fast deflected Jesperi Kotkaniemi's shot on a power play 7:09…
Hurricanes Dominate Devils 6-1, Take 2-0 Lead in Second-Round Series
Despite key injuries, the Carolina Hurricanes are pushing through the playoffs with relentless effort and contributions from all over the lineup, securing a commanding lead in their second-round series against the New Jersey Devils. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in a…
Canes Beat Devils, Move into 1st in Metropolitan Division
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored 20 seconds into the game, and rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov stopped the first 35 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the struggling New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday night. This win moved the Hurricanes into…
Hurricanes Defeat Devils 6-3 in Regular-Season Finale
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored once and added two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes wrapped up a record-setting regular season with a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Having clinched the Metropolitan Division title two days earlier, the…
