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Carolina Hurricanes earn victory over Seattle Kraken in Global Series opener

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes earn victory over Seattle Kraken in Global Series opener
Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-1 victory against the Seattle Kraken in the first game of the NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland. The Hurricanes dominated the first period, outshooting the Kraken 15-6 and taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Nikolaj Ehlers and Sebastian Aho. Juuso Valimaki extended the lead to 3-0 in the second period, followed by Aho’s second goal in the third. Despite a late goal from the Kraken's Frederick Gaudreau, the Hurricanes maintained control. The match featured a special Storm Surge celebration by the Hurricanes, their second away from home. Game 2 of the series is yet to take place.

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  • •Carolina outscored Seattle 2-0 in the first period.
  • •Nikolaj Ehlers and Sebastian Aho scored two goals each.
  • •Aho's second goal came in the third period to make it 4-0.
  • •Frederick Gaudreau scored the lone goal for the Kraken.
  • •Hurricanes celebrated with a Storm Surge after the game.
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The Carolina Hurricanes opened the two-game NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland, with a bang. They took the win 4-1 […]

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