Frederik Andersen stops 29 shots. Carolina's top line combined for 5 points. And the Hurricanes top-ranked penalty kill was perfect in a 2-1 win over Edmonton. The Canes 5th straight win moves them ahead of Florida into the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Hurricanes dominated the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 4-0 win. In spite of a great first period, the Canes and Columbus were scoreless through the first 20 minutes. But, second period goals from Jordan Staal and Teuvo Teravainen gave the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead. Then Nino Niederreiter and Vincent Trocheck scored 36 seconds apart in the opening two minutes of the 3rd period to hand the rest over to Frederik Andersen. Carolina's 76 points are the best in the NHL's Eastern Conference

The Hurricanes were sluggish. Less than 24 hours after an emotional win in Pittsburgh, the Canes came out flat against a Philadelphia team that is buried in the standings. And, while Carolina never trailed in the game, they weren't exactly on top of their game. Still, thanks to 38 saves from first star Frederik Andersen, when Brett Pesce buried a Vincent Trocheck pass in OT the Hurricanes skated away with a 4-3 win.

The Hurricanes picked up their second straight win, 4-3 in Pittsburgh and grabbed hold of sole possession of the Metropolitan Division. Four different Hurricanes scored and Sebastian Aho's 3rd period power play goal proved to be the game winner. Antti Raanta made 31 saves in what would be his 100th career NHL win. Carolina will play Monday afternoon in Philadelphia.

It was an entertaining game. But, the Hurricanes came up a goal short in a 3-2 loss in Minnesota. Carolina made two mistakes early in the third period that led to Wild goals and not even a great game from Andrei Svechnikov could bring them even. Andrei's 19th and 20th goals of the season were all the Canes could get in the setback.

The Hurricanes battled through a really tough first period with a 1-0 lead. Then they hit the accelerator and raced away from Boston, 6-0. The Canes sweep the Bruins 3-0-0 in the season series, outscoring them 16-1. Sebastian Aho scored 2 goals. Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen each had 3-point nights. Freddie Andersen rung up his 2nd shutout of the season against the Bruins. And, Jordan Staal scored his first goal in 36 games. It was a good night in Boston.