A dominant start to the season continued for a top pitcher as he secured his eighth consecutive win, while a local NHL team snapped a long-standing offensive run by a rival in a hard-fought road victory. The win marked the first time in recent memory that the Bruins’ streak of consecutive points was broken, shifting momentum in the early stages of the campaign. With a late-game goal sealing the victory, the Hurricanes’ resilience under pressure stood out in a tightly contested matchup. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if this momentum carries over as both teams push deeper into the season.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Pyotr Kochetkov won his eighth straight start to begin the season, and the Carolina Hurricanes ended the Boston Bruins’ eight-game point streak with a 2-1 victory at Lenovo Center on ...