The Carolina Hurricanes got through their tough five-game stretch with a 2-2-1 record, and then also lost at the last second to the Detroit Red Wings. They now maintain just a single point lead over the New Jersey Devils but still with a game in hand. A big part of their ability to win games had been thanks to Sebastian Aho. He now has six goals in his last seven games after having a seven-game goalless streak.
A player that has been a lightning rod for the Canes this season has been Teuvo Teravainen.