Svechnikov scored the game winning shot "Carolina" And the "New Jersey"

Moscow, January 2 – The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils in an NHL shootout game.

The meeting in New Jersey ended with a score of 5: 4 (0: 0, 2: 1, 2: 3, 0: 0, 1: 0) in favor of the guests. In the regular time of the match, Jesper Pratt (47th and 54th minutes) scored two goals for the hosts, as well as Jack Hughes (17) and Nico Hescher (49). Derek Stepan (29, 49) scored a double for the guests, and Sebastian Ahu (39) and Martin Nichas (56) scored one goal each. In the shootout, only Russia’s Andrei Svechnikov converted his attempt.

The goalkeeper of the Russian “Carolina” Petr Kochetkov, who was recognized as the best newcomer in December in the National Hockey League, remained on the bench.

Carolina has an 11-game winning streak and leads the D.C. division standings, tallying 56 points in 37 games. New Jersey is 49 points below the line. In the next game, the Hurricanes will play on the road against the New York Rangers on January 4, while the Devils will take on the Detroit Red Wings the next day.