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With the NHL’s Eastern Conference tightening up, the Hurricanes went into Sunday’s game just six points ahead of the Detroit Red Wings, who held the second wild-card playoff spot.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Saturday night. Connor McDavid added an empty-netter and Calvin Pickard stopped 35 shots for the Oilers, who snapped a five-game losing streak and got their first win since Feb. 5.
The Carolina Hurricanes may think they are celebrating history with their Hartford Whalers throwback uniforms. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.
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