Hurricanes Overwhelm Blue Jackets with Five-Goal Second Period in 7-4 Victory
Carolina extends its winning streak to four games as Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho lead a dominant offensive performance.
- Seth Jarvis scored two goals and added two assists, while Sebastian Aho contributed a goal and two assists during Carolina's explosive second period.
- The Hurricanes scored five goals in an 8-minute, 46-second span, marking their second five-goal period of the season.
- Frederik Andersen, playing his first home game since October, earned his 300th NHL victory with 18 saves and an assist on the tying goal.
- Columbus initially built a 2-0 lead in the first period, with Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scoring, but struggled to contain Carolina's offensive surge.
- Carolina outshot Columbus 24-3 in the second period and surpassed 40 shots for the second time in three games, showcasing their offensive dominance.