Hurricanes Secure 50th Win, Top Bruins 4-1, Tightening Eastern Conference Race
With a spectacular lacrosse-style goal by Andrei Svechnikov, the Carolina Hurricanes clinched their 50th season win, moving within three points of the New York Rangers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
- Andrei Svechnikov's lacrosse-style goal highlighted a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, marking the Carolina Hurricanes' third consecutive win.
- The win pulls the Hurricanes within three points of the New York Rangers for the lead in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference standings.
- Jake Guentzel and Seth Jarvis also scored for the Hurricanes, with Jarvis sealing the win with a short-handed goal in the final period.
- Despite the loss, the Boston Bruins maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division, with a record of 46-18-15 and three games remaining.
- The Hurricanes have now taken the season series against the Bruins, showcasing strong performances on Boston's home ice.