The Carolina Hurricanes, unsuccessful in overtime this season, finally pulled off a two-point overtime victory at Washington. The Hurricanes came into the game 2-12 in overtime. The 14 overtime games are the most of any NHL team this season. The overtime failure is a main reason the Hurricanes are at the bottom of the East standings. Before Tuesday night, the Canes had managed just two points out of 32 possible overtime points. A Brandon Sutter to Justin Faulk “fastbreak” goal in overtime gave the Canes a much-needed two points.

Sutter also scored a goal in the third period and Eric Stall now has a career-high 12-game point streak. Goalie Cam Ward had 46 saves.

The Hurricanes are on the road until a March 15 home game against St. Louis.