RALEIGH, N.C., March 18 (UPI) -- Sami Kapanen's disputed goal with 11 seconds left in regulation Monday night helped the Carolina Hurricanes extend their NHL record for consecutive home ties to seven as they battled to a 1-1 draw with the Montreal Canadiens.
Kapanen took a feed in the left faceoff circle from Rod Brind'Amour and put a wrist shot over goaltender Jose Theodore that hit the back of the net and bounced out. The red light did not go on and play was allowed to continue as time ran out.
As the buzzer sounded ending the third period, officials reviewed the play and the goal was allowed, setting off an arguement between the Canadiens bench and referees Terry Gregson and Mike Hasenfratz.
The goal was Kapanen's 26th of the season.
With the tie, the Hurricanes improved to 75 points, nine behind idle Boston for second place in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens have 70 points, two ahead of the New York Rangers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.
