Sebastian Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes in win vs Penguins
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) controls the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin (74) heading to the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook (48) battles with Pittsburgh Penguins' P.O Joseph (73) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Carolina Hurricanes' Jack Roslovic (96) tussles with Pittsburgh Penguins' Erik Karlsson (65) in front of Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Carolina Hurricanes' Juha Jaaska (54) tries to clear the puck while pressured by Pittsburgh Penguins' Marcus Pettersson (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates after his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) skates in front of Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Robinson (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) catches the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook (48) who is guarded by Penguins' P.O Joseph (73) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates after a goal by teammate Jalen Chatfield (not shown) with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho’s goal at 1:30 in overtime led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.
Aho added two assists. Seth Jarvis had two goals, and Jalen Chatfield also scored for the Hurricanes, who improved to 3-0 against Pittsburgh this season. Dustin Tokarski had 16 saves for the Hurricanes.
Kevin Hayes, Michael Bunting and Erik Karlsson scored for the Penguins. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 shots for Pittsburgh.
The Penguins built a 2-0 lead in the first six minutes of the game. Hayes and Bunting beat Tokarski for the early advantage.
Aho set up Jarvis’ first goal and then fed Chatfield to tie the game at 2-2 with 7:15 left in the second period. Jarvis made it 3-2 with an assist from Andrei Svechnikov with 3:42 left in the second.
Penguins: Pittsburgh has struggled on the road since a 9-2 win at Montreal on Dec. 12. Production from stars Sidney Crosby (1 goal, 1 assist) and Evgeni Malkin (0 goals, 3 assists) has been scarce in those road losses.
The Hurricane’s penalty kill, second-best in the NHL, held up late in regulation when Chatfield was sent to the box for a delay of game with 3 minutes left in the third period.
Aho’s overtime goal was his 600th career point in his ninth season with Carolina. Jarvis’ second period assist was the 100th of his career.
The Penguins host Columbus on Tuesday.
