From Talking Points:
There were three key turning points in the Hurricanes' 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Monday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Here's a breakdown of each, with instant analysis from Hurricanes forward Ray Whitney.
1. First-period goaltending.
2. Third-period struggles.
3. Missing out on the magic.
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Luke has worked for The N&O since 2000. He covered the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL before becoming a sports columnist in August 2008. A native of Evanston, Ill., he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He can be reached at 829-8947 or 
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Turning points
Tue, 05/19/2009 - 09:09 — esteban19491. Goal tending was good...but the one goal that got by Ward was his own fault. the other one could have been prevented if the D had been playing as the should have. Afyer all Ward is NOT Robo Cop.
2.3rd period grant you could have been better IF the Canes would have tried to keep focused and kept things simple.They are as equally fast as the Pens are...so the only ones the canes can blame is themselves.
3. the only magic the canes have is their work ethic and never say die attitude...was that missing ? Some will say yes...others...No...but i see as the canes missed a chance to get and stay ahead...is that magical ? Not really, just to be willing to work a wee bit harder than the next team...what is magical about out hustling the other guy ? unless your a double amputee who has just learned to skate and out dekes Thomas and scores a goal...Now that would be magical...no ?
Go Canes !!