In a thrilling matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime, thanks to Sebastian Aho's goal just 59 seconds into the extra period. This victory continued Carolina's winning streak, marking their second consecutive win. Key contributions came from Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi, each finding the net. Staal notably celebrated his 700th career point in his 1,300th game.

Freddie Andersen, returning to action after injury, made 22 saves, marking his 500th career game. The Blackhawks fought hard, with Ryan Donato, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Phillipp Kurashev each scoring, while Petr Mrazek put up an impressive 44 saves. Chicago led 3-2 at one point, but Carolina rallied back, showcasing their resilience.