Jordan Staal's hat trick led the Carolina Hurricanes to a decisive 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Alongside goals from Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake, and Seth Jarvis, Staal's impressive performance marked a significant achievement, contributing to the Hurricanes' success. Pyotr Kochetkov's 30 saves secured his first home win since December 17. Despite a strong start from Toronto, which held a 2-0 lead early in the game, the Hurricanes rallied to take control.

The game saw the Maple Leafs initially surge ahead, but the Hurricanes’ response was swift, with Staal evening the score shortly after. His subsequent goals solidified Carolina’s lead. Noteworthy was Nicholas Robertson's and William Nylander's contributions for Toronto, though the team struggled to maintain their recent scoring efficiency.