If we had a title to give to game number two of the series between the Devils and the Hurricanes, “the Kotkaniemi massacre” would represent a choice option.
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It is that the former Canadian found the trick, Friday evening, to martyrize the representatives of New Jersey in the two most painful ways possible.
The great number 82 first led a goalless first period by demolishing opposing captain Nico Hischier as he attempted to leave the area.
Then, during the second period, “KK” made his stick speak. He opened the scoring with a brilliant throw into the top corner.
And he doubled the bet less than three minutes later by being combative near the enemy cage (see this goal in main video).