Goal and assist from the Russian striker Evgenia Kuznetsova allowed “Caroline “win against”New York Islanders “in the Stanley Cup game.
Carolina defeated the New York Islanders 3-1 in Raleigh in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup First Round.
Evgeny Kuznetsov opened the scoring on a power play early in the first period. The Russian scored the first goal in the current Stanley Cup. In the third period, Stefan Neisen gave the hosts the lead, Kuznetsov recorded an assist. The Russian scored a goal and an assist in this match. Kuznetsov was recognized as the first star of the match.
The only goal of the guests was scored with the participation of Russian defender Alexander Romanov, who scored an assist.
The Islanders’ goal was defended by Russian goaltender Semyon Varlamov, who stopped 23 of 25 shots.
NHL. Playoffs
Carolina Hurricanes (Raleigh) – New York Islanders (New York) – 3:1 (1:1, 0:0, 2:0)
Goals: Kuznetsov, 1:35 (bol.). Neisen, 43:44. Nechas, 58:28. —McLean, 8:19 a.m.
Source : MatchTV
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