Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei netted his first postseason goal of the year on Saturday to help the team survive in the second-round series against the Rangers. With 3:11 remaining in regulation, Skjei struck on the power play, giving Carolina a 4-3 victory. The former Ranger has been goal-shy in front of the net in the playoffs, but he has collected eight points, putting Skjei tied for fourth in scoring on the team. The 30-year-old will take a three-game point streak into Monday's Game 5.
Brady Skjei Blasts Home Game-Winner To Give Canes Life
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei came to the rescue on Saturday, scoring a late powerplay goal to give the Canes a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers in Game 4 of their second-round series. Skjei took a slapshot from the point that beat Igor Shesterkin through a screen in front and it turned out to be the game-winner. Skjei has followed up a career year with an equally impressive playoff, notching eight points (one goal, seven assists) in nine games thus far.
Brady Skjei Continues Postseason Success With Another Assist
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei continued his prolific playoffs with an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to the Rangers. He had the primary helper when Dmitry Orlov put Carolina 2-1 up in the first period. Despite the loss, Skjei finished the contest with an impressive plus-three rating and led the team with six hits. His stat line also included six shots on goal, two blocks, and four penalty minutes. With seven games played, Skjei hasn't yet scored in the 2024 playoffs, but he boasts six assists. Cale Makar (12), Evan Bouchard (9), and Victor Hedman (7) are the only blue-liners with more postseason points than him.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei continued his recent good scoring stretch with two points in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh. He scored the team's second goal and had an assist when Jordan Staal recorded the game-winning goal against his former team. The 28-year-old finished with a plus-two rating and had three shots in 23:53 of ice time. Skjei has collected 14 points this season and half of them have come in the past seven games. It's been a nice boost to his numbers as Skjei attempts to set his new record after matching his career high with 39 points last term. He has also logged 70 shots, 33 hits and 25 blocks with a plus-11 rating in 31 outings.
Brady Skjei Has Two Points In Game 6 Versus Rangers
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei scored his first goal of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs and recorded an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers. He also produced two hits and blocked one shot in 22:35 of ice time. The former Ranger had a solid 39-point campaign during the regular season, but he's been quiet offensively in the playoffs, picking up just three points so far. The 28-year-old rearguard might not get many opportunities to add to his tally as the second-round series has gone to Game 7. However, luckily for Skjei and the Hurricanes, they will be hosting the pivotal match on Monday, entering the action with a perfect 7-0 home record for this year's playoffs.
Brady Skjei Leads Comeback Charge Against Columbus
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei fired off seven shots and scored twice as the team exploded for seven straight goals to beat Columbus 7-4 on Saturday. Steven Lorentz, who also had two goals in the game, sparked the comeback, but Skjei popped up with goals at a vital time, making it a one-goal game 6:53 into the third period. Skjei hasn't produced a lot of offense for Carolina, but he does now boast two multi-point efforts in three games. He got up to nine points for the campaign on Saturday, having added 34 hits and 29 blocks in 31 games with 65 shots.
