Hurricanes Rally from Behind to Edge Maple Leafs 5-4
The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off an electrifying comeback on Sunday, overcoming a two-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 at Scotiabank Arena. Logan Stankoven emerged as the hero in the third period, scoring the go-ahead goal at 12:13 after a slick passing sequence involving Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller. This thrilling victory marked Carolina’s fourth straight win and showcased their resilience as a team.
The game had plenty of back-and-forth action. William Nylander gave Toronto an early 1-0 lead with a precise backhand finish from a Matthew Knies pass. But Sebastian Aho quickly responded for the Hurricanes, scoring on the power play to tie it 1-1. Seth Jarvis then put Carolina ahead 2-1, only for John Tavares to equalize for Toronto minutes later. Nylander struck again on a power-play one-timer to make it 3-2 for the Maple Leafs, followed by Auston Matthews extending Toronto’s lead to 4-2 in the second period.
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Despite trailing, Carolina kept their composure. Sean Walker scored from the blue line to make it 4-3, and Taylor Hall’s precise rebound finish tied the game at 4-4 early in the third. From there, the Hurricanes dominated, outshooting Toronto 22-2 in the final period and maintaining relentless pressure that ultimately led to Stankoven’s game-winning goal.
Brandon Bussi was solid in net for Carolina, stopping 16 shots, while Toronto’s Dennis Hildeby made an impressive 42 saves despite the loss. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour praised his team’s efforts, noting that despite some defensive lapses, Carolina played a “solid, solid game” and demonstrated the depth and flexibility needed to handle injuries and roster challenges. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube lamented his team’s turnovers and missed puck battles, describing the back-to-back losses as a reflection of inconsistency and lack of defensive execution.
The game also carried milestones and challenges off the scoreboard. Tavares played his 1,200th NHL game, joining the ranks of Maple Leafs legends like Mats Sundin. Carolina’s Charles Alexis Legault left the game due to a serious arm injury, though Brind’Amour confirmed he was expected to return. Despite these setbacks, the Hurricanes’ depth and teamwork allowed them to prevail, showing a remarkable ability to capitalize on scoring chances while sustaining a high-pressure forecheck, as highlighted by Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis.
This win solidifies Carolina’s position atop the Eastern Conference and reflects a team that thrives under pressure. They’ll host the Washington Capitals next, while Toronto will look to rebound on the road against the Boston Bruins. With contributions from multiple scorers and a strong third-period performance, the Hurricanes have shown they can rally from behind and turn challenging games into statement victories.
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