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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin takes blame for Game 1 loss to Canadiens

Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin accepts responsibility for the Carolina Hurricanes' defensive breakdown in their Game 1 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens.

ESPN·May 22, 2026·via ESPN

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin takes blame for Game 1 loss to Canadiens

Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48841358/slavin-shoulders-blame-hurricanes-defensive-meltdown)._

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