Carolina unleashed a relentless offensive storm, leaving Nashville overwhelmed. Juuse Saros battled valiantly, but the Predators couldn't keep pace with the Hurricanes' scoring barrage.

The Nashville Predators lost 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 17. Sebastian Aho led all skaters with three points.

Sebastian Aho scored two goals and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Canes chase fifth straight win, boosted by Slavin's return, against a surging Predators squad heating up in December.

NASHVILLE – Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday. Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Svechnikov had two assists for the Hurricanes (22-9-2), who have won five straight games. Pyotr Kochetkov made 25 saves.

Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday’s 4-1 win over the Predators.

There's reason to believe the Nashville Predators have turned around their season. But also reason to not get too excited.

The Nashville Predators visit the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Dec. 15. The Predators lost 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 13, falling victim to the NHL's points leader in Nathan MacKinnon. Nashville (12-15-4, 28 points) remains in eighth place in the Central Division.