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In an exciting NHL showdown on Tuesday night, the Carolina Hurricanes earned a thrilling 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, thanks to a late goal by Jalen Chatfield. With just 2:39 left on the clock, Chatfield impressively intercepted a high clearance in the right circle, quickly sending the puck under Vitek Vanecek’s right arm and into the net. It was Chatfield’s third successful goal of the season.
San Jose’s valiant effort fails
Sharks’ Luke Kunin showed off a commendable effort, scoring both of San Jose’s goals. Despite Vanecek’s 25 saves — his first since the Sharks traded goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to Colorado — it wasn’t enough to secure a win for San Jose. Brent Burns and Shane Gostisbe also scored for Carolina, while Pyotr Kochetkov made impressive saves from 21 shots on goal.
The Hurricanes took an early lead thanks to a Gostisbehere goal just 4:26 into the first period. However, a costly conversion from Gostisbehere in the second half allowed Kunin to score his second goal, temporarily giving San Jose a 2-1 lead.
Player highlights and key moments
Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini continues his excellent start in his first NHL season. The top pick in the NHL Draft had an assist on Kunin’s first goal, bringing his total to 16 points in his first 19 NHL games.
In Hurricanes camp, the team was able to stop a mini-slump, having lost four of its previous five games. Despite crucial saves by Vanecek, including a breakaway save by Jordan Martinuk and a close-range save by Sebastian Aho, the Hurricanes persevered for a much-needed win at home.
The pivotal moment of the game came with Burns’ goal at 4:11 in the third period. The play was beautifully constructed, starting with a cross pass from Martin Necas to Aho, who then passed the puck back across the ice for Burns to score.
Notable statistics and upcoming games
Burns, who spent 11 seasons with the Sharks, has collected 18 points in 30 career games against his former team. The 39-year-old veteran defender continues to prove his value in the league.
Looking ahead, the Sharks will conclude their six-game road trip in St. Louis on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will continue their four-game homestand against Ottawa on Friday.
