With 80 points through 58 games, the Canes are within striking distance of some history set by the 2021-22 team, though the road to breaking it remains rocky.
Sebastian Aho banged in a power-play goal through traffic midway through the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4.
After flying out to a 3-0 advantage, the Canes struggled to hold the lead until late in the third, returning with a big win over the Atlantic-leading Lightning.