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Kotkaniemi, Fast lead Hurricanes to 5-1 win over Kings

By BOB SUTTONDecember 19, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A revamped lineup hasn’t slowed down the Carolina Hurricanes. They’re still clicking at an impressive pace.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jesper Fast scored in the opening two minutes and they each added an assist as the Hurricanes beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Saturday night.

Niederreiter scores 2, short-handed Carolina beats Red Wings

By BOB SUTTONDecember 17, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nino Niederreiter’s second goal of the game 18 seconds into the third period was the tiebreaker, and the short-handed Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 Thursday night.