The Carolina Hurricanes have done it again! On Tuesday night, they defeated the New Jersey Devils in a thrilling Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The game was tied at two goals apiece after regulation, but Jesper Fast scored the game-winning goal in overtime off a deflection to give the Hurricanes the victory.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading scoring chances throughout. The Devils opened the scoring in the first period on a goal from Nico Hischier, but the Hurricanes responded with two goals in the second period from Dougie Hamilton and Teuvo Teravainen. The Devils then tied the game in the third period on a goal from Travis Zajac.
In overtime, the Hurricanes had several chances to win the game, but it wasn’t until Jesper Fast scored on a deflection off a shot from Jaccob Slavin that they were able to take the lead. The goal was Fast’s second of the playoffs, and it was enough to give the Hurricanes the win and a 3-2 series lead.
The Hurricanes have been playing some of their best hockey of the season in these playoffs, and this win is a testament to their hard work and determination. They will look to close out the series in Game 6 on Thursday night, and if they can do that, they will move on to the Eastern Conference Finals.
It was an exciting game between two teams that have been playing great hockey all season long. The Hurricanes have been playing with a lot of confidence, and they will look to carry that momentum into Game 6. It should be another thrilling game, and the Hurricanes will be hoping that Jesper Fast can provide them with another overtime heroics.
