The Carolina Hurricanes returned from a six day break to finish off their four-game road trip with an up and down performance that ultimately netted one point in the standings in a 4-3 overtime defeat. The game-winning goal provided by Cam Atkinson did not do justice to the performance of Petr Mrazek in net for the Canes, as his effort was the main reason Carolina escaped with anything to show for their work on Thursday night.
The beginning of the contest was quite eventful, as Columbus jumped out on the scoreboard with Alexandre Texier smashing home a one-timer on a two-on-one rush.