Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves and the Canes got a huge shorthanded goal from Sebastian Aho in a 4-1 win over Columbus. Tokarski, a 35-year old journeyman netminder starting an NHL game for his 6th different team, starred in his Hurricanes debut and his new teammates played a solid game from start to finish in the win. The Canes were really led by the Captains line as Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook and William Carrier combined for 5 points in the win. Staal assisted on two goals while Martinook and Carrier each snapped 13-game goal droughts in the victory. Jesperi Kotkaniemi's 5th closed out the scoring on the night. Also worth noting that for the first time -- I think since the earth cooled -- the Hurricanes came out on the good end of a goaltender interference challenge as Martinook's 2nd period goal was upheld after video review. Of course, they did have a goal ruled out for a hand pass on the ensuing power play, so the world can continue to spin on its axis.
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