Jordan Martinook delivered a standout performance with a goal and an assist, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.
Carolina captain Jordan Staal also found the back of the net, while goaltender Frederik Andersen stood tall with 24 saves, helping the Hurricanes notch their third win in four games. Detroit’s Elmer Soderblom provided the lone goal for the Red Wings, who have now dropped three straight after an impressive 9-1-1 stretch. Alex Lyon made 28 saves in a valiant effort for Detroit.
Both teams had early power-play opportunities, with Andrei Svechnikov and Patrick Kane each serving penalties, but it was Carolina that broke through late in the first period. Jalen Chatfield battled for possession along the boards and set up Martinook, who finished with a slick backhander past Lyon’s glove.
The Hurricanes doubled their lead just 1:29 into the second period, capitalizing on a costly mistake by Lyon. The goaltender mishandled the puck behind the net, allowing Staal to pounce and tuck in a wraparound before Lyon could recover. Martinook and Shayne Gostisbehere picked up assists on the play.
Detroit looked for a spark but struggled to generate sustained pressure. A brief Red Wings power play was quickly nullified when Lucas Raymond took a penalty just seven seconds in. Carolina outshot Detroit 13-8 in the second period, maintaining its two-goal cushion heading into the final frame.
Soderblom finally broke through for the Red Wings with 9:55 remaining, skating in from center ice and cutting to the net before slipping the puck past Andersen’s short side. Detroit had a chance to even the score when Svechnikov was sent to the box for hooking, but Carolina’s penalty kill held firm.
The Hurricanes nearly put the game away with 4:38 left when Taylor Hall was awarded a penalty shot after being hooked by Erik Gustafsson on a breakaway. However, Lyon came up with a clutch save to keep Detroit within striking distance.
This game marked the first of three meetings between the two teams this season. Carolina will host Detroit on March 14 before returning to Little Caesars Arena on April 4.
