Hurricanes Edge Penguins in Historic Third Period Battle

In a thrilling encounter on March 18, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins after an extraordinary third period. This final frame witnessed an astonishing four game-tying goals, a feat that equaled an NHL record for goals scored to level the score in a single period. Carolina secured their 67th comeback victory of the season by scoring in the last five minutes of regulation, matching the second-highest number of comeback wins achieved in a single NHL season, underscoring their resilience and never-say-die attitude.