Jankowski goal seals 3-2 Hurricanes win over Blue Jackets
Pyotr Kochetkov set a franchise record with 24 saves as Carolina extended their season-opening winning streak to nine games.
By Abena Mensah ·
Mark Jankowski scored 16 seconds into the third period to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The goal proved decisive in a game where the defending Stanley Cup champions outlasted Columbus for a fourth win in five attempts.
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to earn the victory. The performance improved his personal record to 9-0-0 and set the franchise record for the longest season-opening winning streak.
Jordan Martinook opened the scoring with a shot from the left circle. That goal put the Hurricanes ahead 1-0 with 4:09 remaining in the first period. Logan Stankoven extended the lead to 2-0 with 7:47 into the second period. It was Stankoven's ninth goal of the season and his fifth in six home games.
Columbus goalkeeper Jet Greaves stopped 24 shots. Denton Mateychuk and Kent Johnson scored for the Blue Jackets in the third period. Seth Jarvis provided two assists for Carolina.
The Blue Jackets travel to Dallas for Saturday night's game. The Hurricanes host Winnipeg on Sunday.
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
