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Did Jalen Chatfield's Defense Propel Carolina Hurricanes Past Anaheim Ducks at Lenovo Center?

The Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious against the Anaheim Ducks with a 5-2 win, improving their record to 27-14-3. The Ducks, on the other hand, now stand at 21-20-3. The game was held at Lenovo Center and saw an attendance of 18,299 fans.


Jan 8, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ville Husso (33) clears the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period remained scoreless as both teams focused on defense. The Canes managed to outshoot the Ducks with a total of 35 shots throughout the game compared to Anaheim's 13. Jalen Chatfield played a crucial role in maintaining defensive stability for the Hurricanes.


Second Period


The second period saw an offensive surge from Carolina as they scored three goals. Taylor Hall contributed significantly with one goal and one assist during this period, showcasing his offensive prowess. Logan Stankoven also made his mark by adding another goal and assist to his tally.


Jan 8, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (98) and Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) battle for the puck during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Third Period


In the final period, both teams added more points to their scoresheet; however, it was Carolina who sealed their victory by scoring two additional goals while keeping Anaheim scoreless in this segment. Jalen Chatfield’s defensive efforts were pivotal in shutting down any potential comeback from the Mighty Ducks.


Carolina Hurricanes coach post-game reaction highlighted how pleased he was with his team's performance and resilience throughout all periods of play. He emphasized that maintaining strong defense while capitalizing on scoring opportunities led them to success.


Jan 8, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

As we look forward to future games, fans can catch the upcoming match between Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken scheduled for January 10th at Lenovo Center in Raleigh at 7:00 PM EDT. This game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, FDSSO TV network among others.


For those interested in diving deeper into player performances or team dynamics after each match-up like this one against Anaheim Ducks - stay tuned! Share your thoughts or insights about these exciting encounters within our community!

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