Hurricanes rally, Aho’s OT goal give Carolina win in Edmonton

Martin Necas factored in on all three Canes goals

Hurricanes players celebrate Sebastian Aho's game-winning overtime goal as Oilers center Leon Draisaitl reacts during Carolina’s 3-2 win Tuesday in Edmonton. (Jason Franson / The Canadian Press via AP)

EDMONTON, Alberta — Sebastian Aho scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Aho blasted a one-timer past Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner with just 6.1 seconds remaining in the overtime session.

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Martin Necas had a goal and two assists, while Shayne Gostisbehere scored for the fourth consecutive game and added an assist for the Hurricanes, who have won three of their last four.

Connor McDavid had both goals for the Oilers, who have lost two straight.

Both goaltenders had strong showings, making several highlight reel stops.

Frederik Andersen had 33 saves in the Carolina net and Skinner made 30 stops for Edmonton.

In addition to his four-game scoring streak, Gostisbehere now has three power-play goals this season — one better than the two he had in 81 games last season. McDavid extended his point streak to six games. The Oilers are now 48-5-3 all-time when McDavid has a multi-goal game.

Skinner made an unbelievable leg save on Necas on a Carolina power play to start the third period. But the Oilers failed to clear and Gostisbehere unleashed a bomb to extend his goal-scoring streak to four games.

The Hurricanes visit the Flames on Thursday.