After Martinook’s short-handed goal early in the second period, the Devils had lost all momentum and needed someone to step up if they wanted to tie the game, but nobody did. After a great start, the Devils lost control and fell 2-1 in Game 2 of the first-round series at Lenovo Center on Tuesday.

The Devils got off to a fast start in Game 2 and took its first lead of the series, but the Hurricanes rallied for two goals in second period.

With the series shifting to New Jersey for Game 3, let’s take a look at why the Devils could have some hope left — and why they might not.