Sebastian Aho shined in the ranks of the Carolina Hurricanes when Pittsburgh fell in overtime.
Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho reached 600 power points in NHL hockey in a home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aho was chosen as the best player of the match that ended with a 4–3 overtime victory.
In regulation time, Aho scored the assists for his team’s first two goals, with which Carolina rose from the chasing position to level. Aho reached Rajapyykin in overtime when he scored the winning shot.
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Aho became the fourth fastest Finnish player in the NHL to reach the 600 power point mark (638 games). Only the Finns have been able to do this faster than him Jari Kurri (419 matches), Teemu Selänne (455 matches) and Mikko Rantanen (556 matches).
Carolina players too Seth Jarvis (2+1) had a night of three power points.
The results of the NHL round:
Chicago–NY Rangers 2–6
Carolina–Pittsburgh and 4–3
CAR: Aho 1+2
Boston–NY Islanders and 4–5
BOS: Korpisalo 32/37 torj.
Toronto–Philadelphia and 3–2
PHI: Ristolainen 0+2
Anaheim–Tampa Bay 4–1