Dustin Tokarski wins in NHL return, helping Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 4-1

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski (34) is congratulated on his win over the Columbus Blue Jackets by teammate Dmitry Orlov (7) following an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski (34) is congratulated on his win over the Columbus Blue Jackets by teammate Dmitry Orlov (7) following an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)


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RALEIGH, N.C. — Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves in his first NHL appearance in nearly 22 months to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday. The 35-year-old Tokarski appeared in five games this season with Chicago in the American Hockey League before joining Carolina, his sixth NHL team. Jordan Martinook had a goal and an assist, Sebastian Aho, William Carrier and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored and Jordan Staal had two assists. The Hurricanes won for the third time in eight games. Dmitri Voronkov scored for Columbus, and Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves. The Blue Jackets have lost four straight.

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