In a high-scoring opening period of a Stanley Cup game, Jake Guentzel assisted Sebastian Aho in scoring the third goal for the Carolina Hurricanes, taking a 3-1 lead against the New York Rangers with 4:31 remaining in the first period. The goal, which came late in the period, was part of a surge where the Hurricanes scored three times on just 10 shots. This marked a significant increase in efficiency following a stretch where they scored eight goals on 129 shots. The goal was also notable as it was the second scored against the Rangers' line of Panarin, Trocheck, and Lafrenière in the game.
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Guentzel to Aho makes it 3-1 https://t.co/sI70DA3iVH
Another strong forechecking shift yields a goal for @Canes as Jake Guentzel finds Sebastian Aho in close and Aho beats Shesterkin with a quick snapshot restoring Carolina's two-goal lead. It's 3-1 late in the first period.
Jake Guentzel with the extra pass to Sebastian Aho and the #NYR now trail a 3-1
Guentzel sets up Aho in front to make it 3-1. Three goals on 10 shots after scoring eight on the previous 129. Hope you took the over.
Guentzel finds Aho, and the Finn finishes from the slot. Second goal against the Panarin-Trocheck-Lafrenière line tonight. 3-1 Canes
Sustained pressure again....Guentzel from behind the net with time, locates Aho in front, and bingo! 3-1
Aho, from the slot, bangs home a pass from Guentzel. 3-1, CAR.
Jake Guentzel to Sebastian Aho and Carolina takes a 3-1 lead with 4:31 remaining in the first period.