Taylor Hall's Hat Trick Leads Hurricanes Over Ducks 5-2

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Sunday night, with Taylor Hall scoring a hat trick in the third period. This victory marked a rebound for the Hurricanes, who had recently suffered their first loss in three weeks. Hall's goals included a power-play effort and two additional goals late in the period, helping the Hurricanes finish their California road trip with a 3-1-0 record. Frederik Andersen made 35 saves against his former team, while the Ducks' Lukas Dostal stopped 32 shots but faced challenges as the Ducks struggled to maintain offensive momentum. Despite a goal from Trevor Zegras that brought the Ducks within one, Hall secured the win with an empty-net goal. The Ducks, in 12th place in the Western Conference, continue to face difficulties in their playoff aspirations, having lost seven of their last ten games.