Hurricanes Top Avalanche 5-3, Svechnikov Shines

The Carolina Hurricanes halted a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, highlighted by Andrei Svechnikov's career-best four points, including an empty-net goal. Martin Necas contributed a goal and an assist, claiming the NHL points lead with 41, while Eric Robinson, Seth Jarvis, and Jack Roslovic also found the net for Carolina. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, returning from injury, made 17 saves to secure his first win since November. The Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, but Colorado struggled to maintain control, despite taking an early lead. The Hurricanes capitalized on their power play, scoring two goals and ultimately outpacing the Avalanche, who managed only a few chances beyond breakaways. Next, the Hurricanes will face the New York Islanders, while the Avalanche are set to visit Detroit.