Sebastian Aho Scores in Overtime as Hurricanes Beat Blackhawks 4-3
Carolina Wins Second Straight, Staal Reaches 700th Career Point
CHICAGO — Sebastian Aho scored 59 seconds into overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Monday night.
Multiple Scoring Threats for Carolina
Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for Carolina in its second straight win. Staal picked up his 700th career point in game No. 1300.
Freddie Andersen Makes 22 Saves in First Game Since October 26
Freddie Andersen made 22 saves for the Hurricanes in his first game since Oct. 26 and No. 500 for his career. He had been sidelined by a knee injury.
Tied at 3, Aho Scores the Winner
The Hurricanes tied it at 3 on Staal’s 10th goal with 6:23 left in regulation. Staal found a loose puck under Petr Mrazek and poked it in. Aho closed it out with his 14th goal. Chicago star Connor Bedard angrily knocked the puck into the net right after the game ended.
Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato and Phillipp Kurashev Each Contribute a Goal and an Assist
Ryan Donato and Phillipp Kurashev each had a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi also scored, and Mrazek made 44 stops.
Takeaways
Hurricanes: A healthy Andersen could provide a big lift for Carolina, which also has Pyotr Kochetkov in goal. Blackhawks: Kurashev made the most of his return to the lineup. He had one goal and two assists in his previous 22 games.
Key Moment
Bertuzzi skated in for a breakaway in the third period, but his shot was gloved by Andersen with 4:43 left.
Key Stat
Staal became the first player from the 2006 NHL draft to reach 1,300 games.
Up Next
Hurricanes visit Dallas on Tuesday night, and Blackhawks host Tampa Bay on Friday night.
Conclusion
The Carolina Hurricanes’ win marked their second straight victory, with Aho’s overtime goal being the decisive moment. The team’s depth scoring and strong goaltending from Andersen were key factors in the win. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from the loss as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
FAQs
Q: How many saves did Freddie Andersen make in the game?
A: Andersen made 22 saves in the game.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Carolina Hurricanes won 4-3 in overtime.
Q: How many goals did Jordan Staal score in the game?
A: Staal scored one goal in the game, his 10th of the season.
