Sebastian Aho's shorthanded goal gave the Carolina Hurricanes a first-period lead against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Aho stole the puck, skated across the crease and waited out Bruins' goaltender Joonas Korpisalo before flipping a backhander into the net less than seven minutes into the first.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Earlier this week, Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho joined The Players' Tribune to pen a letter to Canes fans, touching on the City of Raleigh, Rod Brind'Amour, Jordan Staal, and more.

Sebastian Aho and Mikko Rantanen have rejoined the Carolina Hurricanes and gotten in some practice time, ready to resume the grind of the NHL’s regular season. Jaccob Slavin made it back in Raleigh in time for the charter flight Friday to Toronto ...

With the NHL’s Eastern Conference tightening up, the Hurricanes went into Sunday’s game just six points ahead of the Detroit Red Wings, who held the second wild-card playoff spot.

Sebastian Aho has racked up more than his fair share of assists this season, though he's gone a bit cold in this area of late. However, a visit from the Bruins should get him back on track, per our NHL betting picks.

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Boston Bruins in Eastern Conference play. Carolina has gone 23-7-1 at home and 36-22-4 overall. The Hurricanes have a +28 scoring differential, with 197 total goals scored and 169 given up.

When - 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 4Where - Little Caesars Arena; Detroit, MIHow to Watch - FanDuel Sports Network South

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Detroit Red Wings after the Hurricanes knocked off the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime.

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Boston Bruins (28-27-8) tonight as the team starts a four-game homestand. The Hurricanes have won each of their last two games by a 2-1 score and are hoping to find a bit more of an offensive showing against the struggling and depleted Bruins.