Brian Pothier scores in overtime, Hurricanes beat Penguis 4-3

Pothier scores in overtime for Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. — Brian Pothier scored at 23 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Eric Staal and Ray Whitney had a goal and an assist each, and Zach Boychuk also scored for the Hurricanes, 13-3-1 in their last 17 games.

Justin Peters made 37 saves — including a late gem on Pascal Dupuis — to help Carolina survive a 40-21 shot disadvantage.

Pothier took a pass from Whitney from behind the net and snapped it past Brent Johnson to help the Hurricanes complete a rally from an early two-goal deficit.

Matt Cooke, Jordan Staal and Bill Guerin scored for the Penguins, who had their post-Olympic winning streak snapped at four. Johnson made 17 saves.