A clutch goal from Connor Carrick lifted the Checkers’ home hot streak at home to historic heights, as they defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack 4-1 to earn a point in each of their last 13 contests.
Locked in a 1-1 duel midway through the third period, Charlotte pounced on a power-play opportunity as Connor Carrick hammered a one timer from the left circle that slid right over the shoulder of Hartford netminder Keith Kinkaid and put the home side on top.
The Checkers buckled down from there, surrendering just four shots throughout the final frame, and a pair of empty-net tallies – including a full-ice deposit from Carrick – cinched a huge win for Charlotte.
Christopher Gibson, making his first start since November, was a solid piece between the pipes, finishing the night with 22 saves on the 23 shots he faced.
