"The Carolina Hurricanes found a way to win a road game Thursday.
Strike first. Strike often. Then keep pushing.
The Canes did that against the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring four times in the first period in taking a 5-2 victory at Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Jiri Tlusty scored twice, and Tuomo Ruutu and Jay Harrison each had a goal in the opening period. Eric Staal had three assists in the most impressive first period - perhaps any period - by the Canes this season."
