The Devils had their backs against the wall heading into Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against the Hurricanes, and unfortunately for them, they were unable to turn things around. The Hurricanes took the game by a score of 4-2, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Hurricanes got off to a hot start in the first period, scoring two goals to take a 2-0 lead. The Devils were able to cut the lead in half in the second period, but the Hurricanes responded with two more goals in the third period to seal the victory.
The Devils had some good chances throughout the game, but were unable to capitalize on them. They were outshot by the Hurricanes 32-25, and were unable to generate much offense. They were also unable to take advantage of their power play opportunities, going 0-for-4 on the man advantage.
The Devils will now have to win four of the next five games in order to advance to the next round. This is a tall task, especially considering that they have yet to win a game in this series. They will need to find a way to generate more offense and take advantage of their power play opportunities if they are going to have a chance at winning this series.
The Hurricanes, on the other hand, are in a great position heading into Game 3. They have now won four straight games and are just two wins away from advancing to the next round. They will look to keep up their strong play and close out the series in Game 3.
It will be interesting to see how the Devils respond in Game 3. They have been unable to generate much offense so far in this series, and if they are going to have a chance at winning this series, they will need to find a way to get more shots on net and capitalize on their power play opportunities. It will be a tough task for them, but if they can find a way to get back into this series, it could be one of the most exciting second-round playoff series we have seen in recent memory.
