Overview
- Andrei Svechnikov recorded a hat trick in a 4-1 win at New Jersey, with Sebastian Aho providing the primary assist on all three goals.
- Carolina followed a 9-1 rout of Florida by outscoring the Panthers and Devils 13-2 across back-to-back nights.
- Nikolaj Ehlers and Svechnikov produced consecutive hat tricks for the Hurricanes, a rare franchise feat.
- The victory made Carolina the NHL’s second team to reach 30 wins, trailing only Colorado.
- Monday’s game in Raleigh pits the Hurricanes against the Sabres, who have collected points in 16 of their last 18 games, with Pyotr Kochetkov out long term and Brandon Bussi (17-3-1) likely to start.