Saturday, March 3, 2012

Samsonov secures late win for Hurricanes

Sergei Samsonov scored with 1:07 left in overtime Friday as the Carolina Hurricanes edged Philadelphia to end the Flyers' six-game winning streak.

Samsonov put a forehand past goaltender Martin Biron's glove side as the Hurricanes ended their three-game slide.

The Flyers, who won seven of their previous eight, were denied their longest winning streak since they won eight straight in 1999-2000.

Patrick Dwyer and Tuomo Ruutu also scored for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward stopped 24 shots, including brilliant saves on breakaways by Scottie Upshall and Jeff Carter late in the first period.

Joffrey Lupul and Carter each had a goal and an assist …

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