When you are in need of a clutch goal, rely on the defensemen. A strange reality, but one the Carolina […]

Alexander Nikishin's overtime goal led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, solidifying their top position in the Eastern Conference.

TORONTO -- Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime, giving the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. Nikishin skated into the right face-off circle and scored with a snap shot, using Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe as a screen for his 10th goal of the season.

Rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin scores his first career OT winner, capping a 4-3 Carolina Hurricanes victory over Toronto.

Sebastian Aho reaches 700 points for his NHL career with an assist on defenseman Sean Walker's overtime winner.

Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky had an uncharacteristically quiet trade deadline, but he remains confident with his team.

Los Angeles Kings (23-17-13, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -192, Kings +159; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los ...

Penguins star Sidney Crosby returned with a goal and an assist after missing 11 games, but the Hurricanes prevailed in OT on Sean Walker's goal with 28.3 seconds left.