Hurricanes Edge Canucks in Overtime Thriller

Carolina Clinches Sixth Win in Eight Games with Late Aho Goal

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho scored 4:29 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a thrilling 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. The victory was the Hurricanes’ sixth in their last eight games, improving their overtime record to a perfect 4-0.

“It was a great team effort,” said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour. “We battled back from behind, and that’s what good teams do.”

Svechnikov’s Stellar Performance

• Andrei Svechnikov had two goals and an assist, including a pair of goals scored just 54 seconds apart in the first period.
• Taylor Hall also scored for the Hurricanes, with Shayne Gostisbehere recording three assists.
• Pyotr Kochetkov made 14 saves to secure the win for Carolina.

Canucks’ Comeback Falls Short

• Conor Garland, Max Sasson, and Elias Pettersson scored for the Vancouver Canucks.
• Kevin Lankinen stopped 34 shots in a losing effort.

Game-Changing Moments

Hurricanes Tie it Late

Taylor Hall tied the game 3-3 at 6:26 of the third period, capitalizing on a turnover by the Canucks and a perfect pass from Shayne Gostisbehere.

Canucks’ Early Surge

The Canucks scored two goals in the first period on just four shots, with the Hurricanes playing a helping role in both goals.

• Max Sasson scored first, skating in alone and beating Kochetkov after a collision at the blue line involving Gostisbehere and Mackenzie MacEachern.
• Elias Pettersson converted a turnover into a short-handed goal, tying the game 2-2.

Injury Scare for Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis, the Hurricanes’ leading scorer, left the game early after taking a stick to the face from teammate Andrei Svechnikov. He did not return.

Up Next

• The Canucks visit Tampa Bay on Sunday.
• The Hurricanes host Edmonton on Saturday.