Logan Stankoven’s first career hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Canucks 7-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Logan Stankoven scored a hat trick in his Carolina Hurricanes debut, as the team defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-2 on Thursday night. Stankoven's three goals came in quick succession: twice in the second period and once in the third. He extended the Hurricanes' lead from 4-1 to 7-1. The 23-year-old's goals came under various circumstances, including short-handed, on a power play, and at even strength.

His first goal occurred with 8:24 remaining in the game. Fellow Hurricanes players Andrei Svechnikov, K'Andre Miller, and Mark Jankowski also scored to help the team clinch the victory. The Hurricanes are currently on a three-game winning streak. Walker recorded four assists, while Shayne Gostisbehere, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall contributed two assists each.

Pyotr Kochetkov in goal for the Hurricanes stopped 18 shots, while Jake DeBrusk netted both goals for the Canucks in their first game of a six-game road trip. Elias Pettersson also added two assists for Vancouver. Kevin Lankinen made 12 saves for the Canucks' goalie, while Leevi Merilainen made 14 saves in the final period.