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Photos: Game 2, Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils

By Robert T Willett
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) lines up to score the second of his goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) lines up to score the second of his goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored two goals in the 6-1 victory.

Goalie Frederik Andersen made 28 saves, leading the Hurricanes to their second win of the series against New Jersey.

The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) reacts after being recognized as the First Star of the game following the Hurricanes’ 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) reacts after being recognized as the First Star of the game following the Hurricanes’ 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) reacts after scoring on New Jersey Devils Vivek Vanecek (41) to cap a 6-1 victory in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) reacts after scoring on New Jersey Devils Vivek Vanecek (41) to cap a 6-1 victory in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) scores on New Jersey Devils Vivek Vanecek (41) to cap a 6-1 victory in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) scores on New Jersey Devils Vivek Vanecek (41) to cap a 6-1 victory in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) scores on New Jersey Devils Vivek Vanecek (41) to cap a 6-1 victory in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) scores on New Jersey Devils Vivek Vanecek (41) to cap a 6-1 victory in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) reacts after scoring to take a 5-1 lead over the New Jersey Devils in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) reacts after scoring to take a 5-1 lead over the New Jersey Devils in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The New Jersey Devils Dawson Mercer (91) clears the puck, preventing a scoring attempt by the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The New Jersey Devils Dawson Mercer (91) clears the puck, preventing a scoring attempt by the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) checks the New Jersey Devils Erik Haula (56) into the boards in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) checks the New Jersey Devils Erik Haula (56) into the boards in the third period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) position themselves for a rebound after a deflection by New Jersey Devils goalie Vivek Vanecek (41) during the third period in Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) position themselves for a rebound after a deflection by New Jersey Devils goalie Vivek Vanecek (41) during the third period in Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Birnd’Amour checks the scoreboard in the second period against the New Jersey Devils during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Birnd’Amour checks the scoreboard in the second period against the New Jersey Devils during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores the second of his two goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores the second of his two goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores the second of his goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores the second of his goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) lines up to score the second of his goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) lines up to score the second of his goals on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) checks the New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) checks the New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesse Piljujarvi (13) shoots on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesse Piljujarvi (13) shoots on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) skates to the bench after scoring on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) skates to the bench after scoring on New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Shayne Gostisbehere (41), Jack Drury (18) Jesse Piljujarvi (13) and Paul Stastny (26) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Shayne Gostisbehere (41), Jack Drury (18) Jesse Piljujarvi (13) and Paul Stastny (26) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18), Jesse Piljujarvi (13) and Paul Stastny (26) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18), Jesse Piljujarvi (13) and Paul Stastny (26) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18) and Jesse Piljujarvi (13) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18) and Jesse Piljujarvi (13) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18) and Jesse Piljujarvi (13) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18) and Jesse Piljujarvi (13) congratulate Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) after he scored the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) scores the first of two goals against the New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the second period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) works for a shot on New Jersey goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) works for a shot on New Jersey goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) goes after the puck under the New Jersey Miles Wood (44) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) goes after the puck under the New Jersey Miles Wood (44) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The New Jersey Devils Miles Wood (44), and Curtis Lazar (42) control the puck ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The New Jersey Devils Miles Wood (44), and Curtis Lazar (42) control the puck ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) and Tomas Tatar (90) clear the puck preventing the Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) from a rebound attempt on goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) and Tomas Tatar (90) clear the puck preventing the Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) from a rebound attempt on goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) checks the New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) into the boards in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) checks the New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) into the boards in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) stops a scoring attempt by New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Andersen made 28 saves in the Hurricanes’ 6-1 victory.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) stops a scoring attempt by New Jersey Devils Ryan Graves (33) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Andersen made 28 saves in the Hurricanes’ 6-1 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes fans show their support for goalie Frederik Andersen (31) after a save in the first period against the New Jersey Devils during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes fans show their support for goalie Frederik Andersen (31) after a save in the first period against the New Jersey Devils during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Seth Jarvis (24) lines up a shot on New Jersey goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes Seth Jarvis (24) lines up a shot on New Jersey goalie Akira Schmid (40) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) deflects a scoring attempt by New Jersey Devils Miles Wood (44) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Andersen made 28 saves in the Hurricanes’ 6-1 victory.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) deflects a scoring attempt by New Jersey Devils Miles Wood (44) in the first period during Game 2 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday, May 5, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Andersen made 28 saves in the Hurricanes’ 6-1 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 6, 2023 at 1:25 AM with the headline "Photos: Game 2, Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils."

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