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‘That’s A Good One To Send Us Off With’: Jordan Martinook, Alexander Nikishin, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Rod Brind’Amour On Blowout Win Over Chicago

Following a dominant nine-goal blowout, Carolina's locker room breaks down Alexander Nikishin’s debut, Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s resurgence, and the team's momentum heading into their highly anticipated series in Finland.

By Ryan Henkel · The Hockey News

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:49 AM

Key Things to Know

Carolina defeated Chicago 9-2 before traveling to Finland, drawing post-game praise from Rod Brind'Amour and key players.
The Carolina Hurricanes overwhelmed the Chicago Blackhawks with a final score of 9-2.
Fifteen of Carolina's 18 skaters made the scoresheet, including eight players with multi-point performances.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a dominant 9-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night at Lenovo Center. The lopsided contest marked the team's final game before traveling to Finland for an international series, with 15 of 18 skaters recording points in the offensive surge.

Following the win, head coach Rod Brind'Amour alongside Jordan Martinook, Alexander Nikishin, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi praised the team's relentless focus despite looming travel distractions. Nikishin scored in his debut following a five-month absence, while teammates commended Kotkaniemi's ongoing resilience and positive impact.

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