The Carolina Hurricanes have quickly become a team to watch on the market ahead of the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline.

Cutter Gauthier scored two goals, including one 1:52 into overtime, as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Sunday.

The Hurricanes tried to give Eric Staal a victory on his big day with a third-period rally, but the Ducks came away with an overtime win on Cutter Gauthier’s second goal of the game.

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks, on a three-game losing streak, play the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has a 17-5-0 record at home and a 26-15-2 record overall. The Hurricanes have a +27 scoring ...

Cutter Gauthier's second goal of the game came 1:52 into overtime as the Anaheim Ducks spoiled a special day for the Carolina Hurricanes by winning 3-2 on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.

The Carolina Hurricanes will honor franchise legend Eric Staal as part of the festivities connected to their Sunday game against the Anaheim Ducks. Yet there could be some question about whether his younger brother doesn't try to steal the spotlight.

The Carolina Hurricanes are actively looking to improve their team before the NHL trade deadline. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed on Friday's episode of the " 32 Thoughts" podcast that the Hurricanes are targeting big names. They have reportedly been permitted to talk to Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller.

Seth Jarvis had two goals and sparked the Carolina Hurricanes' big second period in a 7-4 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C. Sebastian Aho and Jarvis both had a goal and two assists in the five-goal second.

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks, on a three-game losing streak, play the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has a 17-5-0 record at home and a 26-15-2 record overall. The Hurricanes have a +27 scoring differential, with 145 total goals scored and 118 given up.

Breaking down where exactly the New York Rangers fit in the wild scramble to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

Perhaps the sunshine eventually got the better of the Pittsburgh Penguins. They followed their thorough beatdown of the LA Kings with a disjointed and sloppy loss to the lowly Anaheim Ducks. Neither Sigmuend Freud nor Dr.