On Tuesday night, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders in a thrilling overtime game. The Hurricanes were able to come out on top after forward Sebastian Aho scored the game-winning goal in the extra period.
The Hurricanes had a strong start to the game, with Aho scoring the first goal of the night in the first period. The Islanders responded with a goal from Mathew Barzal in the second period, tying the game at 1-1.
The third period was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading chances and shots on goal. With just over a minute left in regulation, Carolina forward Brock McGinn scored to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead.
However, the Islanders weren’t done yet. With just seconds remaining in the third period, New York forward Jordan Eberle scored to tie the game at 2-2 and send it into overtime.
In overtime, both teams had their chances to win the game, but it was Aho who eventually broke through with the game-winning goal. Aho’s goal came off a feed from teammate Jaccob Slavin, who had made a great defensive play to keep the puck in the offensive zone.
The Hurricanes’ victory was a great team effort, as they were able to come back from a late deficit and get the win in overtime. Aho’s goal was his second of the night and his fourth of the season, while Slavin’s assist was his fourth of the year.
The win was a big one for the Hurricanes, as they now sit atop the Metropolitan Division with a record of 8-3-1. The Islanders, meanwhile, have now lost three straight games and are 5-5-2 on the season.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two teams that are both looking to make a run this season. The Hurricanes were able to come out on top thanks to Aho’s heroics, and they will look to continue their strong start as they face off against the Islanders again on Thursday night.
