Hurricanes clinch division title with OT win over Bruins

Carolina scores in extra period to edge Boston in high-scoring affair

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:54am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game in motion, with the players, puck, and ice surface fragmented into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.Carolina's overtime victory clinches the division title, setting the stage for an exciting playoff push.Today in Raleigh

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday night to clinch the Metropolitan Division title. Jaccob Slavin scored the game-winning goal just 1:13 into the extra period at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' division-clinching victory secures them a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. It marks the team's first division title since 2019 and continues their strong regular season performance.

The details

In a back-and-forth game, the Hurricanes rallied from a one-goal deficit in the third period to force overtime. Slavin's overtime tally gave Carolina the victory and the division crown.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Slavin scored the game-winning goal 1:13 into overtime.

The players

Jaccob Slavin

A defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored the overtime winner to clinch the division title.

Carolina Hurricanes

The NHL team that won the Metropolitan Division with their overtime victory over the Boston Bruins.

Boston Bruins

The NHL team that lost to the Hurricanes in overtime, missing out on the division title.

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What’s next

The Hurricanes will now prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the division champions.

The takeaway

Carolina's thrilling overtime win secures them a top playoff seed and division title, capping off a strong regular season performance and setting them up for a deep postseason run.