In a thrilling overtime showdown, Sebastian Aho's goal propelled the Carolina Hurricanes to a narrow 4-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aho also contributed two assists, while Seth Jarvis scored twice and Jalen Chatfield added another as the Hurricanes solidified their dominance over the Penguins this season, moving to a perfect 3-0 against them. Dustin Tokarski's 16 saves were critical in securing the win.
The Penguins initially took a commanding 2-0 lead with goals from Kevin Hayes and Michael Bunting, but the Hurricanes rallied, with Aho facilitating key plays to bring his team back into contention.
In other NHL action, the New York Rangers triumphed over the Chicago Blackhawks with a resounding 6-2 victory, fueled by Filip Chytil's two goals. The Rangers are showing signs of improvement, bouncing back from a shaky stretch. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders halted their losing streak, thanks to Bo Hovart's overtime goal against the Boston Bruins.
