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Aho’s power-play goal powers Carolina’s 2-0 first-period lead

November 12, 2026 · 5:58 PM

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The Hurricanes lead Seattle 2-0 after one, with a 12-5 shots edge and a power-play strike from Sebastian Aho.

Carolina takes a 2-0 lead into the first intermission and has outshot Seattle 12-5. Nikolaj Ehlers has a goal and an assist on two shots, while Sebastian Aho has a power-play goal and one shot; K’Andre Miller, Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake each have an assist. Brandon Bussi has stopped all five shots he faced (5 saves, 5 shots against, 1.000 save percentage), while Philipp Grubauer has 10 saves on 12 shots (.833). Seattle has outhit Carolina 7-2, but the Hurricanes have the lead and the lone power-play goal.
Key Performers

Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, 2 shots Sebastian Aho, Carolina: 1 power-play goal, 1 point, 1 shot Brandon Bussi, Carolina: 5 saves on 5 shots, 1.000 save percentage