**Hurricanes Edge Canucks In Overtime, Aho Scores Winner**

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Hurricanes Edge Canucks in Overtime, Aho Scores Winner

Raleigh, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes escaped with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at PNC Arena. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading goals throughout the contest. Ultimately, it was Sebastian Aho who emerged as the hero, scoring the game-winning goal just 1:08 into overtime.

Aho's Overtime Heroics

The overtime period began with both teams pushing for the win. The Hurricanes, however, were able to maintain possession and generate a scoring chance early on. Aho took a pass from Martin Necas and ripped a shot past Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin to secure the win.

"It was a great play by Necas to find me," Aho said after the game. "I just tried to get a good shot on net and it went in."

A Tightly Contested Match

The game was tied 3-3 after regulation, with both teams trading goals in the third period. The Canucks opened the scoring in the first period, but the Hurricanes answered back with two goals in the second. Vancouver tied the game in the third, and the Hurricanes responded with another goal to take a 3-2 lead. However, the Canucks tied the game again with just under five minutes left in regulation, setting up a dramatic overtime finish.

"It was a really tight game," said Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour. "Both teams played really well. We were fortunate to get the win."

Key Players for the Hurricanes

Aho wasn't the only player to shine for the Hurricanes. Necas had a strong game, recording two assists. Brett Pesce also had a standout performance, scoring a goal and adding an assist. Frederik Andersen, who stopped 26 shots in the game, was solid in net for the Hurricanes.

What's Next?

The Hurricanes will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The Canucks, meanwhile, will travel to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning on Wednesday.

With this victory, the Hurricanes improve to 11-5-2 on the season and remain atop the Metropolitan Division. The Canucks fall to 8-9-2 on the year.