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Berserk Nail-Biting Ending to NHL Game Gets Absurd Reactions from Fans on Both Sides

Published 01/28/2023, 3:30 PM EST

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The match between the Carolina Hurricanes and the San Jose Sharks was one of the most nail-biting matches of this season. Both NHL teams were not willing to go down, as goals were raining from both sides. Fans went crazy as they saw two goals in the last two minutes of the game.

The heat of the match was enough to melt the ice rink. The Hurricanes, who are leading the Metropolitan Division, showed the Sharks why they are at the top. However, the Sharks didn’t back off, as they fought against the Hurricanes till overtime.

Both teams made every minute count

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The intense action had already started in the first period, as in the 16th minute, Sharks forward Oskar Lindblom scored the first goal of the match. But the equalizer was scored by the Hurricanes’ Calvin de Haan just two minutes after the first goal. The first period ended 1-1, and the score remained the same till the end of the second period as both goaltenders were just too good for the wingers.

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The third period started with Sebastian Aho’s goal in the 41st minute of the game. This goal was enough to trigger the Sharks, as they went on to score after that. Sharks’ center Nick Bonino scored an equalizer for his team in the 47th minute. The third goal for the Sharks was scored by Michael Eyssimont, and in the heat, he also assisted Mario Ferraro, who scored the fourth goal for the Sharks in the 59th minute. The pressure rose for the Hurricanes as they were losing 2-4, and there was just a minute left until the referee’s signal.

In the 59th minute, both Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas scored, proving how intense an NHL game can get. The game went to overtime, and Necas scored again in the 61st minute. The score settled at 5-4, and the Hurricanes won the match in style.

NHL fans go crazy over this nail-biting finish

The San Jose Sharks, who are at the bottom of the Pacific Division, gave the Carolina Hurricanes a tough fight. Although the last-minute goals by Aho and Necas did steal the game from the Sharks, it was one of the best matches of the season. Here are some comments by fans to prove it.

“That was the first NHL game my life and I have ever been to. Absolute roller coaster. Couldn’t be happier with my first game being a nail-biting W for the Canes!”

“This game was INSANE, go canes!!!”

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“GG Sharks fans. Almost had us beat.”

“what a game. GO CANES!”

“Man this game was nuts.”

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Rahul Goutam Hoom is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Master's in Mass Communication and Journalism from Birla Global University. Rahul does photography and gaming during his leisure hours and likes to watch anime.
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