Hurricanes Defeat Avalanche 5-3 Behind Svechnikov's Career-Best Performance

Carolina snaps three-game losing streak as Svechnikov records four points and Necas extends NHL scoring lead.

Andrei Svechnikov tallied a goal and three assists, marking his first career four-point game in the Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
Martin Necas, the NHL's points leader, scored a power-play goal and added an assist, bringing his season total to 41 points.
Carolina goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 16 saves for his first victory since November 20 after returning from a concussion.
Valeri Nichushkin scored twice for Colorado, including a late goal with the goalie pulled, but the Avalanche struggled with turnovers and sustained offensive pressure.
The Hurricanes dominated possession and outshot Colorado, with key contributions from Eric Robinson, Seth Jarvis, and Jack Roslovic, ending their season-worst losing streak.