Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes has been showcasing an impressive streak, positioning himself as a strong contender for NHL awards in the 2023-24 season. Aho accumulated 11 points across three games, including four assists against the Nashville Predators and a secondary assist that contributed to his total. His performance culminated in a three-point night, featuring an empty net goal, against the Toronto Maple Leafs, leading to a 3-2 victory. This win, which saw goaltender Kochetkov saving 25 of 27 shots, was the Hurricanes' 20th of the season and their third in a row. The team's power play was also notable, scoring twice in the game. Aho's recent contributions of two goals and nine assists have been crucial to the Hurricanes' offensive momentum.
"It's nice to produce. We weren't happy with our record three games ago, and we're still not happy, but we're going in the right direction." Sebastian Aho is dialed. No question. 11 points in 3 games. https://t.co/w06Ap68viG
Aho with 11 points in the last three games. Great game by Jarvis, Martinook & Bunting. Chatfield once again just does what he does best. Kochetkov was 🔒 in perfect usual. That’s 20 wins on the season. Three in a row to end the 2023 calendar year. #CauseChaos https://t.co/SCmc1PTZsM
W! The power play remains white-hot, scoring twice tonight en route to a third consecutive win for the #Canes. 3-2 is the final in Toronto. Sebastian Aho factored in on all three goals, giving him 11 points in his last three games. https://t.co/DIisj3cWui
Final. #CauseChaos 3 #LeafsForever 2 SOG: CAR 28 TOR 27 🚨: Bunting (PPG), Jarvis (PPG), & Aho 🧤: Kochetkov saves 25 of 27 The #Canes get win number 20 of the season, their third-straight, and they end 2023 on the high note.
2 goals 9 assists 11 POINTS HAVE A GODDAMN WEEK, SEBASTIAN AHO. https://t.co/zOvRc9xaeJ
Make that 11 points, third tonight, in 3 games for Sebastian Aho. It’s now 3-1 #Canes. #CauseChaos https://t.co/tC7mVRLuB9
Sebastian Aho, empty net goal! He puts the icing on the cake, putting the #Canes up 3-1. That's his third point of the night, giving him 11 since Wednesday.
Aho will get the secondary assist, so he’s up to 10 points in the last ~7.75 periods
🚨New #CauseChaos ✍🏼 at #THW🚨 “Sebastian Aho Should Be on Shortlist for NHL Awards in 2023-24” After tallying four-points in back-to-back games, Aho is making a case to be on a shortlist to win an award or two. @TheHockeyWriter | @hockeypodnet Read: https://t.co/M55fjj8wtI
“[Aho] did tally four assists after getting four points in the previous game versus the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, Dec. 27….that is eight points in the last two games combined.” @OneTrueZach makes a case to Aho winning an award or two. Read: https://t.co/9luU10XJ9A