Dustin Tokarski earned the win in net as the Hurricanes dominated the Blue Jackets.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night, 4-1.
The Canes didn’t allow any breakaways or very many odd-man rushes as they tightened up their defense for newly signed goalie, Dustin Tokarski.
Both teams did manage 28 shots on goal, but the home team’s were of much higher quality. Tokarski made 27 saves on the 28 shots he faced and was named the game’s first star.
Sebastian Aho got things started with a shortie eight minutes into the game off a nice pass from Seth Jarvis. The Canes killed off six minutes of penalties in the opening period.
With less than a minute in the period, William Carrier scored his third of the season in close to make it 2-0 after one.
Columbus got on the board in the second, but Jordan Martinook tipped in a Staal shot to make it 3-1 later in the second.
Jack Roslovic scored in close shortly after but the play was challenged and the goal was taken off the scoreboard because of an earlier uncalled hand pass.
Martinook’s goal was also challenged but the goal stood up after no goaltender interference was indicated.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored a nice wrister in the third to complete the scoring.
After the game, Governor Roy Cooper awarded Rod Brind’Amour “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine”. More about that below.
Go Canes! Tonight, Gov. Cooper presented @Canes Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, welcoming him to North Carolina’s highest honorary society. pic.twitter.com/e34OF5Y22u
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) December 16, 2024
The Canes will finish out their homestand against the Islanders on Tuesday night.
Game Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20242025/GS020491.HTM
Event Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20242025/ES020491.HTM