DETROIT — Ben Chiarot and Marco Kasper scored rapidly in the first period, setting the stage for the Detroit Red Wings` 5-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
Patrick Kane, Michael Rasmussen, and Alex DeBrincat also contributed goals for Detroit. Dylan Larkin assisted twice, and goalie Cam Talbot stopped 30 shots, helping the Red Wings in their playoff quest.
For the Hurricanes, Jackson Blake, Eric Robinson, and Brent Burns each scored. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov made 16 saves, but Carolina`s three-game winning streak came to an end.
Seth Jarvis kept his point streak alive for the sixth game with an assist on Blake`s goal. Justin Robidas earned his first NHL point by assisting on Robinson`s goal.
DeBrincat sealed the Red Wings` victory with a last-second goal into an empty net. Earlier in the previous month, Carolina had defeated Detroit in two matches.
Key Takeaways:
Hurricanes: Carolina missed an opportunity to overtake Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic Division. They are behind Toronto, the division leader, by four points and trail the Lightning by one.
Red Wings: Detroit boosted their playoff hopes, now being just four points away from Montreal for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Turning Point:
Kane and Rasmussen scored within 21 seconds of each other in the second period, extending the Red Wings` lead to 4-1. Kane scored on a breakaway, while Rasmussen shot the puck past Kochetkov.
Stat of the Game:
Kane achieved his 20th goal of the season, marking his 17th season with 20 or more goals in 18 seasons. This record surpasses Mark Modano for the most 20-goal seasons by a player born in North America.
Looking Ahead:
The Hurricanes are set to play against Boston on Saturday, while the Red Wings will host Florida on Sunday.
