The Hurricanes are Red Hot as They Power into the Playoffs!

The Carolina Hurricanes have hit their stride at the perfect time, riding a seven-game winning streak while outscoring opponents 30-14. This surge has propelled them into second place in their division, just as the playoff race intensifies. Join Erin, Katie & I as we delve into the recent surge & conclude with a mailbag segment addressing fan questions about player lineups and strategies as the playoffs approach. Behind this remarkable turnaround stands the outstanding goaltending tandem of Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen. Kochetkov has been particularly brilliant, boasting a .960 save percentage and 0.99 goals-against average over his last four games. Their stellar play has allowed Carolina to establish their dominant forechecking game early, rather than playing from behind as happened too often earlier this season. Unexpected heroes have emerged during this hot streak. Mark "Janky" Jankowski, a last-minute trade deadline acquisition, has scored an incredible four goals on four shots while displaying immediate chemistry with Eric Robinson. Logan "Stanky" Stankoven has brought relentless energy despite his smaller stature, battling fearlessly in the corners and becoming a perfect complement to the "Dad line" with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook. The podcast delves into pressing questions about the playoff roster: Where does Andrei Svechnikov fit when fully healthy? Who comes out when William Carrier returns? Will Scott Morrow or Dmitry Orlov secure the final defensive spot? Most critically, can the struggling power play (9.4% in March) find solutions before the postseason begins? 00:00:00 Introduction: Carolina Hurricanes' Recent Performance 00:01:46 Goaltending Excellence: Kochetkov and Anderson 00:07:13 Mark Jankowski's Surprising Contribution 00:10:03 Logan Stankoven's Impact and Playing Style 00:13:07 Team Chemistry and Recent Improvements 00:18:35 Mailbag: Svechnikov's Lineup Placement 00:25:50 Mailbag: William Carrier's Return and Lineup Changes 00:32:42 Mailbag: Scott Morrow vs. Orlov Lineup Decision 00:39:07 Mailbag: Power Play Struggles and Solutions 00:46:50 Mailbag: Pending UFAs and Re-Signing Priorities 00:56:06 Mailbag: Potential Under-the-Radar UFA Targets 01:07:34 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Games and Challenges