CHICAGO — Sebastian Aho scored 59 seconds into overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Monday night. Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for Carolina in its second straight win. Staal picked up his 700th career point in game No. 1,300.
The franchise's leader in game-winning goals potted the 60th of his career on a one-timer teed up by Martin Necas 59 seconds into the extra frame, converting the only shot attempted by either club in overtime. Aho has scored the game-winner in all four of Carolina's overtime victories this season.
The Carolina Hurricanes may not know how to start games on time, but they certainly know how to end them. Despite finding themselves once again in an early hole, the Canes overcame two deficits against the Chicago Blackhawks to take the game in overtime, 4-3.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime 4-3 at United Center Monday night. The Canes found themselves in an early 2-0 and then a late 3-2 hole, but the team just kept digging and eventually found a way to win.
The Chicago Blackhawks lost Monday night's game in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes erased a third-period deficit.
Sebastian Aho scored a minute into overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory as the Chicago Blackhawks once again squandered an early lead. BANG Sebastian Aho wins it for the @Canes with his fourth @Energizer OT winner of the season! pic.twitter.com/8Okm7qfVmJ
The Chicago Blackhawks are continuing their difficult rebuilding process, and find themselves in last place in the standings.