“Storm warning,” Yle told the sport about the first game between Carolina and New Jersey. The second match did nothing but confirm the choice of words.
5–1 in the first game, 6–1 in the second. With those conditions, the remaining games look tough for New Jersey. Now the score is 2-0 in games and New Jersey must get the collar if they are going to be able to break Carolina’s winning streak.
After a scoreless first period, Carolina got going. In the second period, Finland’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi was the first to net for Carolina, which he did not just once, but twice. In the same period, his teammates Jordan Staal and Martin Necas also scored, giving Carolina a 4–0 lead heading into the third period.
New Jersey opened the third period with a goal by Miles Wood. But the joy was short-lived as Carolina extended the lead ten minutes later through Jordan Martinhook and Stefan Noesen, who ensured that the final numbers were written 6-1. Finn Sebastian Aho provided an assist for the 6–1 goal.
Yle sporten broadcasts
As early as Saturday night, Carolina plays against New Jersey again. Yle broadcasts the match with a Swedish report starting at 22:15.
The match between Florida and Toronto is also broadcast on Yle’s channels, then with Finnish commentary. The match between Florida and Toronto will be played on Monday night, starting at 01:30.
Carolina – New Jersey 6–1
Jesse Puljujärvi CAR 0+0, -1, 11.41
Jesperi Kotkaniemi CAR 2+0, +2, 14.26
Sebastian Aho CAR 0+1, +2, 16.21
Erik Haula NJD 0+0, -2, 16.19
