The story

The Panthers won 4-3 in a shootout and earned it, out-chancing the Hurricanes 4.4 to 2.9 in expected goals. The Panthers trailed by three at one point. Sam Bennett had 14 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Sebastian Aho scored twice.

• Sam BennettVolume

  Sam Bennett had 14 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Ten reached the net and one went in. He came in averaging 4.9 attempts a game. He played 23:24, about 6 minutes over his average. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout.

• Sebastian AhoTwo goals

  Sebastian Aho scored twice. He also had 9 shot attempts against an average of 5.2. His 1.6 expected goals say the goals were no fluke. The Hurricanes fell 4-3 to the Panthers in a shootout.

• Seth JonesIce time

  Seth Jones played 30:47, about 7 minutes more than his average this season. He has 19 points in 34 games this season. It finished 4-3 for the Panthers in a shootout.

• Evan RodriguesVolume

  Evan Rodrigues had 9 shot attempts. Six got through to the goalie, and none went in. His average this season was 4.2. It finished 4-3 for the Panthers in a shootout.

• Andrei SvechnikovPhysical

  Andrei Svechnikov threw 7 hits, the most in the league that night. He has 22 points in 34 games this season. The Hurricanes fell 4-3 to the Panthers in a shootout.