Carolina Hurricanes: Morning After expanding the lead
Martinook's 3rd period goal drags Carolina past the Islanders, 2-1
Jordan Martinook's first goal in more than two months gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 2-1 lead early in the 3rd period and then Frederik Andersen and company did the rest as the Canes held on for the win. Coupled with the Devils loss in Winnipeg Carolina's lead in the Metropolitan Division is now 3 points with 6 games left to play. Martinook's goal was his 12th of the season and his first since a February 1st win in Buffalo. Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for the Hurricanes, his 15th on the season and first in 10 games. Kotkaniemi's goal evened the score midway through the 2nd period. On the play, Jesse Puljujarvi registered his first point as a Hurricanes player, getting the primary assist on the game-tying goal. Andersen made 21 saves for his first win in 4 starts. The Canes are off on Monday and will host Ottawa on Tuesday night at PNC Arena.
