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Multiple fights ensue in final minute of Hurricanes' win
Nikolaj Ehlers extends Canes' lead with third-period goal
Andrei Svechnikov nets power-play goal
Jalen Chatfield gives Hurricanes the lead back late in second
Trevor Zegras brings score even early in the second
Jaccob Slavin somehow stops this puck from going in
Jordan Staal quiets Philly crowd with Carolina opening goal
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