With the NHL’s Eastern Conference tightening up, the Hurricanes went into Sunday’s game just six points ahead of the Detroit Red Wings, who held the second wild-card playoff spot.

Sebastian Aho’s fifth overtime goal of the season tied an NHL record and came 3:16 into the extra session as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Sunday. Aho’s five OT winners matched Boston’s Brad Marchand (2017-18),

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Sebastian Aho scored at 3:16 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 win against the Calgary Flames at Lenovo Center on Sunday. Aho scored on a one-timer from the right face-off circle off a pass from Jaccob Slavin. It was Aho’s third straight game with a goal and his sixth goal in the past seven games.

Defenseman Jaccob Slavin scored Carolina's first goal ... lowest total of the season. The Hurricanes didn't cash in on earlier opportunities. Calgary's Blake Coleman was sent to the box for ...

Jaccob Slavin also scored for the Hurricanes and Pyotr ... for high sticking on Calgary's Blake Coleman. Takeaways The Flames didn't record a shot until Carolina had put 12 pucks on goal, but ...

Jaccob Slavin also scored for the Hurricanes and Pyotr ... minor for high sticking on Calgary’s Blake Coleman. The Flames didn’t record a shot until Carolina had put 12 pucks on goal, but ...