Carolina Hurricanes Hockey – Brian Pothier scores in overtime, Hurricanes beat – Chicago Tribune

Eric Staal and Ray Whitney had a goal and an assist each, and Zach Boychuk also scored for the Hurricanes, 13-3-1 in their last 17 games. Justin Peters made 37 saves — including a late gem on Pascal Dupuis — to help Carolina survive a 40-21 shot Read more about this article

Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Sidney Crosby (87) has his shot bounce off Carolina Hurricanes goalie Justin Peters (60) with Hurricanes Brett Carson (27) nearby during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2010. RALEIGH Read more about this article

Hurricanes forward Chad LaRose battles Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis during the first period of Thursday’s game at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina defenseman Brian Pothier scored from the right dot 23 seconds into overtime Read more about this article

Georgetown 91, Syracuse 84: Chris Wright scored 27 points, and the 22nd-ranked Hoyas sailed past the third-ranked Orange with an impressive second-half surge in a quarterfinal in New York. Though still a strong candidate for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Read more about this article

The Pittsburgh Penguins begin a five-game road trip tonight when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The Pens are 4-0 since the Olympic break and currently lead the Atlantic Division by three points over the New Jersey Devils. This will be the Read more about this article