DALLAS - The Carolina Hurricanes will try for their second two-game sweep of the Dallas Stars this season when the two teams face off again on Saturday night.
The Canes scored their third win in as many games against the Stars on Thursday in a 5-3 final. Jordan Staal (1g, 1a), Sebastian Aho (1g, 1a), Vincent Trocheck (2a) and Brett Pesce (2a) all recorded multi-point nights. Nino Niederreiter tallied the game-winning goal, and James Reimer made 34 saves on 37 shots in his sixth win of the season.
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"Great teams find ways to win, even if you don't have your best," Pesce said. "I'm glad we're pulling two points out of these games, and it's more encouraging that we have that much better and that much more to give. When we put it all together, we're a serious threat."
Numbers to Know
88:Martin Necas is "hopeful" to return to the Canes' lineup on Saturday, according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour. Necas was a full participant in practice on Friday. 300: Staal's goal in the second period on Thursday marked his 300th career point with the Canes. He is the 17th player in franchise history to reach that milestone. 0-3-0: The Canes are still aiming for their first win in the second game of a two-game set on the road this season.
