Andrei Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes beat Predators

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Andrei Svechnikov’s strong play across the past month has been rewarded with rising numbers for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Svechnikov had two goals and an assist as the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Friday night.

The 21-year-old right wing has eight goals and three assists in the last eight games.

"He’s getting the results," Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. "I think he has had stretches where he has played this well, the puck wasn’t going in. Where he’s getting these same amount of opportunities, now the puck seems to be going in a little more for him."

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Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) controls the puck in front of goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) and defenseman Tony DeAngelo, top right, next to fallen Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Brady Skjei and Jaccob Slavin each had a goal and an assist, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for the Hurricanes, who improved to 2-2-2 since the All-Star break. Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho added two assists apiece. Frederik Andersen made 28 saves.

Luke Kunin, Filip Forsberg and Tanner Jeannot scored for the Predators, who are 0-4-0 since the break. Roman Josi had three assists and Juuse Saros stopped 25 shots.

With both his goals coming on power plays in the third period, Svechnikov took the team lead with 22 goals.

"It’s awesome when you’re doing those things," Svechnikov said. "I try to focus on the hard work."

Two of Svechnikov’s three three-point games this season have come in a nine-day