Max Pacioretty (© James Guillory-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/006f1a8f-58ec-40a3-bcce-138aaa08c18a.jpeg] Max Pacioretty (© James Guillory-Imagn Images) Back in October, former Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes]forward Max Pacioretty signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This was after the veteran winger joined the club at training camp on a professional tryout (PTO). Pacioretty's regular-season with the Maple Leafs was a bit quiet, as the former Hurricane [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwmeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en] finished the campaign with five goals, 13 points, and a minus-2 rating in 37 games. Yet, he has undoubtedly stepped up his game big time this post-season. Pacioretty, 36, is enjoying a major hot streak right now, as he has six points in his last three games alone. This includes a goal and an assist in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the second round on May 7. Pacioretty's goal in Game 2 proved to be important, as he tied the game up at 1-1 in the first period. It was a nice goal for the former Hurricane, too, as he tipped a Morgan Rielly feed past Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. As for his assist, Pacioretty made a pass across the slot to William Nylander, and the Maple Leafs star fired it home. With his latest strong game, Pacioretty now has put together two-point performances in each of this last three contests. Clearly, he is making a serious impact for the Maple Leafs right now. Pacioretty spent the 2022-23 season with the Hurricanes, but two Achilles tendon tears essentially took away his campaign. In five games with the Canes that season, he had three goals. Recent Hurricanes News Hurricanes Legend Eric Staal Lands Exciting New Gig [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6446469c-02b8-410a-b8c0-50bc9610407d.jpeg] Hurricanes Legend Eric Staal Lands Exciting New Gig The Buffalo Sabres <a href="https://x.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1920108946842333330?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">have announced</a> that they have hired <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes</a> legend Eric Staal as special assistant to the general manager. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-legend-eric-staal-lands-exciting-new-gig] Carolina Hurricanes Announce New In-State Affiliation [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/21dda92e-043f-4013-a58d-72d747469933.png] Carolina Hurricanes Announce New In-State Affiliation The Carolina Hurricanes finally have their own ECHL affiliate again. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carolina-hurricanes-announce-new-in-state-affiliation] Hurricanes Forward To Be Game-Time Decision For Game 2 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/15ffd9aa-34a3-49af-b42c-b22b01266d58.jpeg] Hurricanes Forward To Be Game-Time Decision For Game 2 Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski will be a game-time decision for Game 2 according to coach Rod Brind'Amour. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-forward-to-be-game-time-decision-for-game-2] 3 Takeaways: Carolina Hurricanes Takes Game 1 In Washington [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2e2456da-ade1-4d7b-98af-806aa63530f1.jpeg] 3 Takeaways: Carolina Hurricanes Takes Game 1 In Washington The Carolina Hurricanes have a 1-0 series lead over the Washington Capitals thanks to a 2-1 overtime, road victory Tuesday night.<br> [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/game-day/3-takeaways-carolina-hurricanes-takes-game-1-in-washington]
