Sebastian Aho Scores His First Goal, Leads Canes to Victory

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Choo Choooo! All aboard the Sebastian Aho Hype Train! The Carolina Hurricanes rookie scores his first NHL goal.

The wait took longer than many anticipated, but it finally happened. After 13 games, Sebastian Aho scored his first National Hockey League goal in Carolina’s 5-1 trouncing of the Washington Capitals. He added an empty net deflection in the late third to double his career goal total.

The story of the game was the highly demanded but newly formed line of Teuvo Teravainen, Jordan Staal, and Aho. Nicknamed the TSA line by the Hurricanes broadcast team (First intials of their last names), the three had monster nights. Aho was the first star with 2 goals and an assist and both Teravainen and Staal had a goal and 3 assists. This line should stay together for the foreseeable future.

With the TSA line dominating the Capitals, it was easy to overlook the other positives of the Hurricanes’ team play. The team defense held Ovechkin and company to only 21 shots and two killed penalties. Speaking of overlooked, goaltender Cam Ward was great when he needed to be. He was beat early by Evgeni Kuznetsov but didn’t let it shake him. Victor Rask was the only other Hurricane to score, adding his goal in the 2nd period.

But since this article is about Aho, check out his first NHL goal.

Speaking of his hockey IQ, just watch all the little plays he makes before setting up Teuvo Teravainen for goal #2 on the night.

In front of his parents, who traveled all the way from Finland, ‘Seabass’ put on a show. Besides his offensive exploits, he was fantastic in all facets of the game. On two separate occasions, his hockey IQ and positioning helped draw a penalty. This game offered a glimpse into what type of difference maker Aho can become. Also, he likes to celly hard.

The Carolina Hurricanes continue their homestand this Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Let’s hope the Canes can turn this momentum into a winning streak. Go Canes and go TSA line!

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