Hurricanes snap skid with 3-goal 2nd period vs. Wings

Shayne Gostisbehere's goal and first of two assists came in a three-goal second period for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 5-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Andrei Svechnikov also had a goal and two assists, while Jackson Blake, Eric Robinson and Jordan Martinook had goals for the Hurricanes, who dominated segments of the game without much to show for until the middle period. Brandon Bussi stopped 18 shots to improve to 12-1-1 in his rookie season.

The outcome snapped Carolina's season-long three-game losing streak and came in a clash between divisional leaders. Martinook's empty-net goal marked his 100th career goal.

Michael Rasmussen and Andrew Copp scored for Detroit. Goalie John Gibson made 33 saves but lost for the first time in nine December outings.

The Hurricanes held a 12-3 edge in shots before Rasmussen opened the scoring on Detroit's fourth shot to snap his 12-game goalless stretch. It came after Carolina misplayed the puck close to the net, with the puck lost off the stick of defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Carolina posted a 15-5 advantage in first-period shots, but the Red Wings had only their 22nd first-period goal of the season.

The Hurricanes scored twice in a 75-second span early in the second period to take a 2-1 lead.

A Gostisbehere blast deflected by Blake resulted in Carolina's first goal. Robinson converted on a rebound near the crease to give the Hurricanes their first lead.

There wasn't a power play until Detroit went on a man advantage early in the third, with Copp converting. Svechnikov restored the two-goal margin with 6:51 remaining on an unassisted tally.

Carolina won for the eighth time in 17 games when its opponent scored first.

The Hurricanes were without defenseman K'Andre Miller because of a lower-body injury.

--Field Level Media