Carolina Hurricanes Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes edged the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in a thrilling double overtime victory in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. Jordan Martinook scored the decisive goal with 6:07 remaining in the second overtime, giving the Hurricanes a 2-0 series lead.

Earlier in the game, a controversial offside review negated a potential game-winning goal by Mark Jankowski in the first overtime, leading to Martinook being awarded a penalty shot, which he failed to convert.

The Hurricanes' goals in regulation came from Logan Stankoven and Sebastian Aho, while Frederik Andersen made 36 saves for the win. Ottawa's goals were scored by Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens, with Jake Sanderson assisting both.

The next game is set for Thursday night in Ottawa, where the Hurricanes will look to capitalize on their strong start to the series. The game showcased the Hurricanes' resilience and strong home ice advantage, as they continue to push towards the second round of the playoffs.