In a huge matchup and with the top spot in the Metropolitan Division on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.
The Canes relied on some quick-strike magic — scoring within the first 10 seconds of a period, twice — and solid goaltending by netminder Antti Raanta who picked up career win number 100 in the victory, to best the Pens.
The Hurricanes struck first with the new fourth line getting to work.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi kept the play alive in the corner where Seth Jarvis collected the puck and made a deft move behind the net.