Rookie forward Logan Stankoven, acquired from the Dallas Stars in the Mikko Rantanen trade, had a pair of goals as Carolina defeated New Jersey in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Almost every concern surrounding the New Jersey Devils’ playoff chances appeared warranted in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. With Jack Hughes out for the season,

When the Carolina Hurricanes traded both Martin Necas and subsequently Mikko Rantanen within just two months of each other, there was a lot of concern expressed about the Canes loss of offensive talent.