Jordan Martinook Ends It in Double OT and the Hurricanes Are One Win Away From Sweeping Ottawa

The Carolina Hurricanes just sent a message to the entire Eastern Conference: they are not messing around. Jordan Martinook scored with 6:07 left in the second overtime period Monday night in Raleigh, lifting Carolina to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators and a commanding 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup. Martinook, who had a chance go wrong earlier in OT, came through when it mattered most, sliding down the slot to end the marathon and keep the Hurricanes rolling.

Martinook Makes It Count After His First Chance Fell Short

This was redemption hockey at its finest. Martinook had an earlier overtime opportunity that didn't pan out, but he didn't sulk about it. Instead, he stayed ready and made the play that counted. Logan Stankoven and Sebastian Aho had staked Carolina to leads earlier in the game, with both finding the back of the net to give the Hurricanes the foundation they needed. Frederik Andersen was a brick wall in net, stopping 37 shots to earn the win.

For Ottawa, it was a gut punch despite a tremendous goaltending effort. Linus Ullmark made 43 saves and looked like he might steal one for the Senators, but Martinook's late heroics ended that dream. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sens, with Jake Sanderson picking up assists on both goals. The problem for Ottawa: they're down 2-0 heading home, and the Hurricanes smell blood.

Around the Playoffs: Flyers Shut Down Pittsburgh, Oilers Rally Past Ducks

It wasn't just the Hurricanes making a statement Monday. The Philadelphia Flyers blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 at home to take a 2-0 lead in their series. Dan Vladar recorded his first shutout since joining the Flyers last summer and his first career playoff shutout, making 27 saves. Garnet Hathaway notched a goal and an assist, while rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game. Luke Glendening added an empty-netter.

Out west, the Edmonton Oilers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Game 1 of their Western Conference series. Kasperi Kapanen netted the winner with 1:54 left in the third, finishing with two goals on the night. Jason Dickinson also scored twice, and Connor Ingram made 25 saves. Troy Terry had two goals and an assist for the Ducks in their first playoff game in eight years.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars bounced back to tie their series with Minnesota 1-1, beating the Wild 4-2 in Game 2. Wyatt Johnston scored twice, while Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene added goals for the Stars. The series shifts to Saint Paul for Game 3 on Wednesday.

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