Thursday night to take that series 4-1. Andre Svechnikov broke a 1-1 game with a score with 1:59 left. An empty net goal would clinch the victory. Frederik Andersen stopped 18 shots he faced for Carolina,

Desnoyers is a coach’s dream down the middle. He’s efficient, plays a full 200-foot game and has the skating and size to survive grinding series. He can match up against top lines and hold his own. In a playoff context, he projects as a dependable all-situations pivot who is detailed without the puck and can provide scoring as well.