Slavin scores in overtime to lift Carolina Hurricanes past Lightning, 4-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:53 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night.

Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin (74) celebrates his winning overtime goal in an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates Andrei Svechnikov (37) of Russia, and Jordan Staal (11) in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) Photo by Karl B DeBlaker

The Hurricanes improved to 3-0, overcoming third-period deficits and winning after regulation in each. Carolina won its opener over Montreal in a shootout on Thursday night, then beat Washington in overtime on Saturday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) watches a shot by Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin on its way to the back of the net to win an NHL hockey game in overtime in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) Photo by Karl B DeBlaker

Dougie Hamilton, Brett Pesce and Erik Haula also scored for Carolina, and the Hurricanes held the Lightning to just two shots in the final two periods. Petr Mrazek made 10 saves for Carolina.

Tyler Johnson, Kevin Shattenkirk and Steven Stamkos scored in the first period for Tampa Bay, and former Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney made 40 saves.

Hamilton tied it on a power play with 7:12 left in the third period.

Haula's power-play goal, off Hamilton rebound, cut it to 3-2 with 6:11 left in the second.

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