Hurricanes vs.Bruins

Game Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 on October 27, 2026, ending Boston's 8-game point streak. Sebastian Aho scored the deciding goal midway through the third period.

Pyotr Kochetkov made 14 saves to improve to 8-0-0. That matched the franchise record for consecutive victories by a goaltender to begin a season. Frederik Andersen had established the mark 5 years earlier.

Pavel Zacha gave Boston an early advantage, scoring on the power play just 1:31 into the game. Jackson Blake pulled Carolina level with 52 seconds remaining in the opening period.

Aho broke the tie with 9:41 left in regulation. His eighth goal of the season followed a missed opportunity for Boston, when Matthew Poitras hit the post.

Carolina protected the narrow lead by killing 2 penalties during the final 5 minutes. The Hurricanes finished without a goal on 4 power plays of their own. Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves for the Bruins, whose 2-game winning streak also ended.