SEBASTIAN AHO

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The Carolina Hurricanes have tendered an offer sheet to Montreal Canadiens restricted free agent Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract with forward Andrei Svechnikov.

After an intense game three, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes meet once again in Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon. After going up 2-0 in Raleigh, the Lightning looked to have the series well in hand heading into Thursday night’s matchup back home in Tampa. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)In the third period, both teams tightened down defensively, neither wanting to give up the game-winning goal. In the extra frame, it was Tampa who took a penalty, giving the Hurricanes offense a chance. What: NHL Central Division FinalsWho: (1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) Tampa Bay Lightning (Lightning leads 2-1)When: Saturday, June 5Time: 4:00 p.m.

After two hard fought opening round series, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes prepare to faceoff in the Central Division Finals, with a spot in the Stanley Cup Semifinals on the line. The Carolina Hurricanes are coming out of an unexpected series against the Nashville Predators. Heavy favorites going into the series after winning the Central Division title in the regular season, the Predators gave the Canes everything they could handle. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Lightning had to literally fight through a six-game battle against in-state rival Florida Panthers. What: NHL Central Division PlayoffsWho: (3) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (1) Carolina Hurricanes (Game 1)When: Sunday, May 30Time: 5:00 p.m.

Sebastian Aho scored his second goal of the game 1:06 into overtime to send the Carolina Hurricanes to the second round with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Game 6.

Matt Duchene scored at 14:54 of the second overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Friday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.

Sebastian Aho scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic was sharp in net to lead a perfect showing for Carolina’s penalty kill, helping the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.

Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and assist for his first points in more than two months, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to stretch their points streak to nine games.

The Detroit Red Wings’ offensive issues are bigger than any one player can solve. Vrana scored his sixth goal in seven games with Detroit Thursday, a highlight reel play that turned out to be about the only highlight for the Red Wings in a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. “What we’ll keep working on with him is just making sure he becomes that complete player that can score on a winning hockey team, but he’s got a real ability to score.”Offense continues to be an issue for the Red Wings. But the Red Wings could not outscore their defensive mistakes. We didn’t do a good enough job of that as the game went along.”More: What is the salary-cap situation for the Red Wings?

Adam Erne scored in the seventh round of the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4.

Detroit Red Wings left wing Adam Erne (73) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Detroit. Carolina lost for the first time this month when Adam Erne scored twice to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night, snapping the Hurricanes' eight-game win streak. “The more you win, the more teams want to beat us.”Erne’s two goals in the first period lifted the Red Wings to a 2-1 lead. The Red Wings outshot the Hurricanes 15-7 in the first period and scored on two of three power plays. Red Wings: Host Dallas on Thursday night.

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT – Dougie Hamilton and Nino Niederreiter scored, Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday night for their eighth consecutive victory. Carolina moved into the Central Division lead at 20-6-1, a point ahead of idle Tampa Bay and Florida. “I think he’s feeling good about his game and when Anthony feels good about his game, good things happen,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. “I think puck management is going to be crucial Tuesday night.”ON THE MOVEThe Red Wings recalled forward Mathias Brome from the taxi squad.

The Red Wings, who were easily the NHL's worst team last season, played for the first time since they lost to Carolina at home on March 10, 2020. “Once you started playing, you stopped thinking about it as much and it wasn’t quite as weird,” Red Wings center Dylan Larkin said. “It was a good step in the right direction.”ROUGH STARTLarkin made his debut as captain of the Red Wings, and his giveaway helped the Hurricanes score first. Playing the rebuilding Red Wings eight times in 56 games in the pandemic-altered Central Division should help Carolina's chances. The Red Wings’ No.

Thomas Greiss made his Detroit Red Wings debut Thursday and experienced what his goaltending partner, Jonathan Bernier, dealt with last season – not much offensive support. Former Red Wing Petr Mrazek needed to make only 14 saves for his 22nd career shutout as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Red Wings 3-0 in the season-opener at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings ranked last in the NHL in goals per game (2.00) and shots per game (27.1) in 2019-20, and though it’s only one game, it doesn’t appear much has changed. It was the Red Wings’ first game since March 10, 2020, a 5-2 loss to Carolina at LCA. Four Red Wings chased Aho, leaving Niederrieter open in the middle of the ice.

DETROIT (AP) Justin Williams scored a tiebreaking goal 1:38 into the final period, and Sebastian Aho added two goals later in the third to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Tyler Bertuzzi and Christoffer Ehn scored for the Red Wings, who had their modest two-game winning streak snapped. I thought for 40 minutes, I thought we played pretty well real well at times, Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings had a three-game run from Nov. 8-12. Red Wings: At Washington on Thursday night.

DETROIT (AP) James Reimer made 19 saves to earn his 22nd career shutout as Carolina beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Sunday night. The Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 4-2 and the Red Wings lost 5-1 to the New Jersey Devils. Thats the way you want to play, Carolina coach Rod BrindAmour said. We didnt get out of our end well enough, Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. Red Wings: Host Toronto on Wednesday night.

DETROIT – James Reimer made 19 saves to earn his 22nd career shutout as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 Sunday night. Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist, and Teuvo Teravainen also scored to help Carolina win for the sixth time in seven games. Jimmy Howard stopped 34 shots for Detroit, which has lost six straight (0-4-2). Teravainen added an empty-net, short-handed goal with 1:13 left. Red Wings: Host Toronto on Wednesday night.

RALEIGH, N.C. Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 7-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Andrei Svechnikov, Nino Neiderreiter, Martin Necas, Brock McGinn and Teuvo Teravainen also scored to help the Hurricanes win their third straight, all at home. The teams were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes before Aho scored twice in Carolinas four-goal second period. Manthas power-play goal pulled Detroit to 3-2 at 8:02, but Necas restored Carolinas two-goal lead just 26 seconds later. Aho made it 5-2 with his fifth with 8:57 left, and Bertuzzi pulled the Red Wings back within two a little more than five minutes later.

Mitch Marner, Brayden Point and Jacob Trouba are just a few of the restricted free agents in a bumper crop. And, that is one of the reasons teams are reluctant to extend offer sheets to restricted free agents. Agents of restricted free agents attempt to use the possibility of offer sheets in negotiations. The New York Rangers acquired Trouba in a trade with Winnipeg even though they would have to sign the offensive-minded defenseman as a restricted free agent. Restricted is the emphasized word in restricted free agency, said agent Brian Bartlett, whose clients include restricted free agent Will Butcher, who had 74 points in two seasons as a New Jersey Devils defenseman.