Hurricanes Stars Power Team Toward Playoffs

0:00It's April 2nd, you're listening to NHL News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Carolina Hurricanes just dropped their three stars in March, with playoffs only eight games away. Leading the pack is Nicolage Aillers as first star, racking up nine goals and 20 points in 15 games. Second star goes to Seth Jarvis with four goals in 16 points, while Sebastian Ajo takes third with three goals in 16 points. These guys powered the team to a nine-win six-loss month. Ajo tops the squad and assists at 50 and points at 75 over 74 games, already beating last year's totals in fewer games. He's on track for 80 points, his fourth time hitting that mark. Jarvis leads in goals with 30 despite missing time injured. Plus, he's got four shorthanded tallies and ties for game winners at six. Fans are buzzing about this top line clicking with Andrej Spesnikov, especially Ajo and Jarvis thriving together. Aillers, Nudorali, on that six-year 8.5 million deal, exploded after a slow start.

1:0460 points in his last 63 games. His speed on the third line, with Jordan Style and Jordan Martinuk, opened up space for those five even-strength goals. In March, Aillers lit it up at 22 percent, shooting on 41 shots on goal. Averaging 16 minutes, 20 seconds of ice time against top. Opponents. Jarvis edged Ajo with a shorthanded goal and better shooting percentage, though both had minor minus ratings. The Hurricanes leaned on their power play too, with these stars delivering. Team sits at 47 wins, 21 losses, 6 overtime losses for 100 points in 74 games, battling Buffalo Sabers for the East's top seed with a game in hand. Stay healthy these last eight, and Caroline is primed for a deep run toward that first cup final since 2006.