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Carolina Hurricanes extend winning streak to seven after 3-2 win over Winnipeg Jets
The Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to seven games following a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre. Nikolaj Ehlers, a former Jet, scored the decisive power-play goal early in the third period to secure the win.
Mark Jankowski continued a notable scoring run, recording his sixth consecutive game with a goal, which matches a franchise record. Other goals for Carolina were provided by Jesperi Kotkaniemi, while Shayne Gostisbehere contributed two assists. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov made 21 saves to earn the win.
For the Winnipeg Jets, Mark Scheifele and Alex Iafallo provided the scoring. Despite holding early leads, the Jets suffered their first regulation home loss of the season. The Hurricanes now move on to face the Calgary Flames as part of their Western Conference road trip.
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