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Carolina Hurricanes Storm Devils' Den with Aho and Svechnikov's Dynamic Duo

The Carolina Hurricanes, boasting a record of 30-15-4, emerged victorious against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center with a final score of 4-1. The Devils, now standing at 24-22-2, struggled to keep up with the ‘Canes’ relentless offense.


Jan 17, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) makes a pass as Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) defends during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw both teams locked in a defensive battle. Despite their efforts, neither team managed to find the back of the net. The Hurricanes displayed solid defense and goaltending from Frederik Andersen, who would later prove pivotal in securing their win.


Second Period


The second period marked a turning point for Carolina as they broke through New Jersey’s defenses. Andrei Svechnikov led the charge by scoring twice during this period. His first goal was assisted by Sebastian Aho and Nikolaj Ehlers, showcasing their seamless coordination on ice. This offensive burst gave Carolina a commanding lead heading into the final period.


Jan 17, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) passes the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

Third Period


In an attempt to rally back, New Jersey managed to score once during their powerplay opportunity; however, it was not enough to overcome Carolina's momentum. The ‘Canes sealed their victory with two more goals in this period—one from Jackson Blake and another from Svechnikov completing his hat-trick performance.


Frederik Andersen’s stellar goaltending was instrumental throughout all three periods as he made 29 saves out of 30 shots faced—a testament to his unwavering focus between pipes.


Jan 17, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) controls the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

Sebastian Aho also shone brightly alongside Svechnikov by contributing three assists that were crucial in setting up game-changing plays Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils matchup witnessed tonight.


As fans eagerly await future encounters between these rivals; next on schedule for Carolina is hosting Buffalo Sabres at Lenovo Center located Raleigh NC January19th scheduled start time being1:30PM EDT broadcasted via TNT HBO Max truTV networks respectively ensuring wide coverage across platforms available viewers nationwide!


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