The Carolina Hurricanes struck first in their opening game of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as defenseman Jalen Chatfield's shot from distance beat New Jersey's Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom through traffic.
It was a quick bank-bang goal for the Canes as Jack Roslovic won an offensive zone faceoff, Eric Robinson picked it up and sent it to the blueline where Chatfield teed off on it.
William Carrier provided the screen in front and while New Jersey pondered a challenge as Carrier wound up making contact with Markstrom, it appeared to happen after the puck had already gone past.
Jalen Chatfield gets the first goal of the series! 👏 #StanleyCup
🇺🇸: @espn ➡️ https://t.co/ybuZDYvoTH
🇨🇦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/4KjbdjVctFpic.twitter.com/SzJp3GgnYS— NHL (@NHL) April 20, 2025
The goal gave the Canes an early 1-0 lead about three minutes into the contest, getting Lenovo Center roaring and giving the team a foot up on the Devils in Game 1.
Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
