Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night.

DALLAS - Two goals from Jesperi Kotkaniemi and 22 saves from Pyotr Kochetkov helped the Carolina Hurricanes take a 2-1 decision over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. The Canes have now won three straight contests, including two in the last two nights.

In what could be a potential Stanley Cup Final preview, the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night.

DALLAS -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. Martin Necas had two assists, and Pyotr Kochetkov made 22 saves for Carolina (29-16-3), which has won three in a row, including 4-3 in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal of the game just 24 seconds after the Dallas Stars tied it in the third period, lifting the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.