Hurricanes Top Bruins in OT to Claim Metropolitan Division Title

Carolina Hurricanes beat Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime to clinch their fourth division title in six years.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:27am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with players and the puck broken down into overlapping, angular shapes and planes of color.The Hurricanes' overtime victory against the Bruins showcases the team's resilience and determination as they clinch their fourth division title in six years.Boston Today

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday night, clinching the Metropolitan Division title for the third time in the last six seasons. Jaccob Slavin scored the game-winning goal in overtime, while Morgan Geekie recorded a hat trick for the Bruins.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' victory secures them home-ice advantage in the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs as the Metropolitan Division champions. This is the third time in six years the Hurricanes have won their division under head coach Rod Brind'Amour.

The details

Jaccob Slavin scored the overtime winner for the Hurricanes, while Andrei Svechnikov, K'Andre Miller, Logan Stankoven, William Carrier, and Taylor Hall also found the back of the net for Carolina. Morgan Geekie recorded a hat trick for the Bruins, with Hampus Lindholm and Pavel Zacha also scoring. Boston's Jeremy Swayman was pulled after allowing five goals on 23 shots, with Joonas Korpisalo stopping 16 of 17 shots in relief.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Jaccob Slavin

Defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Morgan Geekie

Forward for the Boston Bruins who recorded a hat trick in the game.

Rod Brind'Amour

Head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, who has led the team to three Metropolitan Division titles in the last six seasons.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little too confident early on, but the guys showed a lot of fight to come back and get the win. This division title is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team.”

— Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach, Carolina Hurricanes

What’s next

The Hurricanes will begin a four-game road trip on Thursday, visiting the Chicago Blackhawks. The Bruins will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Hurricanes' victory over the Bruins showcases their resilience and ability to bounce back from early deficits, as they clinched their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years under coach Rod Brind'Amour. This home-ice advantage will be crucial as they look to make a deep playoff run.