RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Cam Ward broke the franchise victory record, and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and two assists in the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.
Ward, who entered tied with Arturs Irbe atop the Hartford/Carolina's victory list, made 27 saves for his 131st victory with the Hurricanes and helped them snap a six-game regular-season losing streak against Boston.
Ray Whitney and Brandon Sutter each had a goal and an assist, Eric Staal and Chad LaRose also scored and Joni Pitkanen had two assists for the Hurricanes. They scored three goals in 6:36 span and led 5-0 in the opening minute of the third period.
David Krejci scored for the Bruins, who have their first five-game losing streak in more than two years.
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