In a matchup that required overtime, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Thursday night at PNC Arena.
It was former Montreal Canadiens Jesperi Kotkaniemi who scored his team’s equalizer with a wrist shot at the end of the game. He now has nine points in eight games and further extended his tally with his club’s first goal.
This win will be very good for the Canes, who have suffered just four defeats in their last five games. Martin Necas, who had reduced the deficit to a single goal in the first period, played the hero ten seconds before the end of overtime.
The Hurricanes will be back in action on Friday against the poor San Jose Sharks.
Bruins lose points for the first time
The Boston Bruins collapsed in the third period and lost for the first time of the season, 4-3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Ducks (3-4-0) ran the red light twice in a row in the final moments of the third period, thanks to Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry, who took the game into overtime. Young Mason McTavish completed his team’s comeback by beating Linus Ullmark between the pads.
Nevertheless, Jim Montgomery’s men showed character by scoring three unanswered goals in the second half after allowing the first goal of the game in the first encounter.
Boston (6-0-1) will look to bounce back Saturday at home against the Detroit Red Wings (5-2-1), who also lost to the Winnipeg Jets (4-3-0) on Thursday. The latter will also be guests at the Bell Center this weekend.
End of the series for the Avalanche
Like the Bruins, the Colorado Avalanche (6-1-0) lost their first game of the season with a 4-0 loss to the Penguins in Pittsburgh (3-4-0). The local favorite really needed this win after suffering three straight defeats.
Reilly Smith, twice, as well as Lars Eller and Sidney Crosby shook the ropes. Tristan Jarry was perfect for the first time this season with 31 saves.
Big defeat for the Sharks
The San Jose Sharks (0-6-1) have established themselves well in the basement of the National Hockey League (NHL) standings. David Quinn’s men suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat against the Lightning (4-2-2) in Tampa Bay.
At this offensive festival, 14 different “Bolts” players got on the scoresheet. Steven Stamkos finished his evening with a goal and an assist, while defensemen Victor Hedman, Nick Perbix and Mikhail Sergachev each collected two assists.