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Hurricanes Edge Bruins in OT to Clinch Division Title
Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime as Carolina earned its 50th win and became the third Metropolitan Division champion under Rod Brind'Amour.
- On Tuesday, Jaccob Slavin scored 1:13 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 at the Lenovo Center, clinching the Metropolitan Division title for the fourth time in six years.
- Three goals in a 3 1/2-minute stretch by Logan Stankoven, William Carrier, and Taylor Hall early in the second period helped Carolina overcome a deficit and pressure Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
- Boston forward Morgan Geekie recorded his second career hat trick against his former club, while relief goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 16 saves after Swayman allowed five goals before the second period's midway mark.
- Securing the division title guarantees the Hurricanes home-ice advantage for the Stanley Cup playoffs, while the Bruins remain six points above the Eastern Conference playoff cut line despite the overtime loss.
- The Metropolitan Division champions begin a four-game road trip at Chicago on Thursday, while the Bruins return home to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
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The Bakersfield Californian+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Carolina visits Chicago after shootout victory
Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14, in the Central Division)
·Bakersfield, United States
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Bruins fall in overtime as Hurricanes clinch division
Morgan Geekie scores a hat trick but Boston but falls when Jaccob Slavin scores in OT.
·Lewiston, United States
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Hurricanes overcome Geekie's hat trick, top Bruins in OT to claim the Metropolitan Division title
Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:13 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
·United States
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Center
Bias Distribution
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