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- The Hurricanes defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime on March 20, 2026.
- Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Nikishin scored the overtime winner 41 seconds into the period.
- Carolina Hurricanes forwards Eric Robinson, K’Andre Miller, and Jordan Staal scored.
- Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is sidelined 12 weeks by knee surgery.
- The Hurricanes lead the Metropolitan Division with a 44-19-6 record and will face the Pittsburgh Penguins next.
