Sebastian Aho scored a power play goal to tie the game 2-2 for the Canucks against the Hurricanes. The game had no 5on5 goals yet and was a special teams battle in Raleigh. The Canucks have moved 2 spots up on Boston and are now 5 points clear of any other team in the NHL. They have only 2 outright losses in their last 24 games and are 18-2-4 since December 5th. The Hurricanes, known for their volume shooting, were held to 2 shots in 16 minutes, both of which resulted in goals.
Holding the Hurricanes, who are a volume shooting team, to 2 shots in 16 minutes is impressive. Unfortunately, they’ve both gone in the net.
We have played 12 minutes at PNC Arena. The Canes still have two shots on goal. And still lead 2-0.
#Canucks have 2 outright losses in their last 24 games (vs PHI & at STL). They’re 18-2-4 since a 6-5 loss to NJD on December 5th
with results tonight, #Canucks move 2 up on Boston and are now 5 clear of any other team in #NHL. All top 5 teams even at 50 games played https://t.co/jnVJ1rzNjA
#Canucks have had 2 shots since middle of 2nd period. And they've scored on both of them
It’s a Sepe Snnnnnnnipe as Sebastian Aho ties the game 2-2 in period two! #CauseChaos https://t.co/SLEC35gPRp
Sebastian Aho levels the score again. That shot was a whisper from absolutely perfect. 2-2 on the scoreboard, with no 5on5 goals in the contest just yet. Special teams battle in Raleigh. #Canucks
Too many men on ice minor swings momentum as Aho strikes on PP with deflected wrister. 2-2. #Canucks
The #Canes respond with a power play goal of their own! All-Star Sebastian Aho makes it a 2-2 contest with just 1:28 remaining in the middle frame.
Aho from above the circle, wrist shot, power play goal. 2-2