Hamburglar steals one in Carolina as Senators win 2-1 in OT

The Hamburglar strikes again as Andrew Hammond stole a victory in Carolina tonight making 35 saves  giving the Senators a 2-1 win in overtime.

The Hurricanes open the scoring in the first period as Elias Lindholm is set up by Jeff Skinner giving the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead after one period.

The Senators tie it up with about 6 minutes left in the 2^nd period on the power play. Erik Karlsson passes it to Patrick Wiercioch for the onetimer. Senators outshot the Hurricanes 16-6 in the 2^nd period.

The Hurricanes put lots of pressure on Hammond in the 3^rd period. Hammond having to make countless saves to keeping the Senators in the game. The Hurricanes oushot Ottawa 18-7 in the 3^rd period and remain tied after regulation.

With just 15 seconds left in the overtime Kyle Turris sets up Mark Stone for the game winner as the Senators win 2-1.

Hammond made 35 saves to tie Bruins of Famer Frank Brimsek by allowing less than two goals in his first 12 career starts. Hammond remains unbeaten in regulation going 11-0-1.

The Senators with a huge showdown against the 8^th place Boston Bruins Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre.

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  Carolina Hurricanes' Brad Malone (24) and Ottawa Senators' Mark Borowiecki (74) tussle during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2015, in Raleigh, N.C. (Karl B DeBlaker/AP Photo)