Hurricanes beat Oilers in OT [Video]

EDMONTON –

The Carolina Hurricanes really turned the tide in the third period on Tuesday night.

After going down 2-0 against the Edmonton Oilers, the Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback and levelled the score. Sebastian Aho then put away the game-winning strike with just 6.1 seconds remaining in the overtime session to give Carolina a 3-2 win. 

Martin Necas had a goal and two assists and Shayne Gostisbehere scored for the fourth consecutive game and added an assist for the Hurricanes (3-2-0), who have won three of their last four games.

“You need your best players to step up,” said Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour. “Look at their goals, who’s making the plays, right? The best guys have to do that, have to get on the scoresheet and our guys did tonight, which obviously was the difference.”

Frederik Andersen was rock solid in the Carolina net, making 32 saves, including several of …