In a dominant performance, the Carolina Hurricanes took the first game of their Eastern Conference First Round series against the Ottawa Senators with a convincing 2-0 win. Frederik Andersen's 22 saves in goal were instrumental in securing the shutout victory, as the Hurricanes' defense proved nearly impenetrable at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The win sets a strong tone for the series, which was a much-needed boost for the Hurricanes after a first-round matchup against a team that finished the regular season with a respectable record. With the momentum now on their side, the Hurricanes will look to build on their strong start as they aim to advance to the next round of the playoffs.


RALEIGH, N.C. -- Frederik Andersen made 22 saves, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Lenovo Center on Saturday. It was ...