ATLANTA (AP) — Manny Legace made 27 saves for Carolina’s first shutout of the season, and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and an assist in the Hurricanes’ 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night.
Legace improved to 9-5-2 with his 24th NHL shutout and first since April 5, 2008, for St. Louis against Columbus.
Carolina has won eight of nine overall. After losing its first 13 road games of the season, Carolina has won five of its last seven away from home.
Jokinen scored on a power play to make it 4-0 with 5:57 remaining. He has 15 goals in his last 19 games and 26 overall this season.
