Taylor Hall's Hat Trick Powers Hurricanes Past Ducks in Key Bounce-Back Win

Carolina secures its ninth win in ten games, extending its Metropolitan Division lead, while Anaheim's playoff hopes continue to fade.

Taylor Hall recorded his sixth career hat trick, scoring three third-period goals, including an empty-netter, in the Hurricanes' 5-2 victory over the Ducks.
Frederik Andersen delivered a standout performance with 35 saves against his former team, solidifying Carolina's defensive strength.
Mark Jankowski and Jordan Martinook added key goals for the Hurricanes, highlighting the team's depth and balanced contributions.
Anaheim struggled on special teams, going 0-for-6 on power-play opportunities, further hindering their fading playoff chances.
Carolina now leads the Metropolitan Division by 10 points over the New Jersey Devils, with nine wins in their last ten games.