Jordan Staal scores in final minute to cap late 3-goal rally by Hurricanes for 5-4 win over Mammoth | Sports

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal’s goal with 29.4 seconds left gave the Carolina Hurricanes three goals in the final two minutes for a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.

The Hurricanes became the first NHL team in more than 30 years and third overall to rally from two goals down in the last two minutes to win in regulation. The others were the Dallas Stars against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 14, 1995, and the Montreal Maroons against the New York Rangers on March 15, 1932.

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