RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes put together one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history on Thursday night.

With three late goals, the Hurricanes became the first team in more than 30 years and third overall to rally from two goals down in the final two minutes to win in regulation, beating the Utah Mammoth 5-4.

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