Aho scored two goals on three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Aho cashed in twice off of turnovers in the first period, giving the Hurricanes some belief they could keep their season going. The Panthers then squashed that hope over the final 40 minutes. Aho put up seven goals, 15 points, 41 shots on net, 45 hits and a plus-3 rating over 15 playoff outings. He's signed through 2031-32, so look for the 27-year-old to once again center the Hurricanes' top line next season.

Aho recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Aho hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive contests since his four-game streak to end the first round. The 27-year-old is up to four goals, eight assists, seven power-play points, 31 shots on net, 42 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 13 playoff contests. The Hurricanes are facing a 3-0 series deficit heading into Monday's Game 4, and if Aho doesn't pick up the pace on offense, they'll see their playoff run come to an end.

Aho picked up an assist in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

It was his 21st career playoff power-play point, passing Rod Brind'Amour (20) and Eric Staal (20) for the most in franchise history. Aho's nine points (three goals, six assists) lead the Canes this postseason.

Aho (personal) participated in Saturday's practice after missing Friday's session, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aho returned to the top line during Saturday's practice, and he will be ready for Game 1 against Washington on Tuesday in the second round of the playoffs. Aho has three goals and eight points through five outings this postseason after producing 29 tallies and 45 assists across 79 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.

Aho will miss practice Friday while dealing with a personal matter.

EDGE Analysis

Aho's absence hopefully won't impact his availability for Game 1 of the second-round series against the Capitals -- which will likely start Sunday or Monday. If the center were to miss any game time, it would likely fall to Jesperi Kotkaniemi to move into the first-line center role. Aho has been stellar in the postseason, racking up three goals and five helpers in the five games against the Devils.

Aho scored two power-play goals, one the game-winner, and added an even-strength assist Tuesday in the Hurricanes' 5-4 double-overtime victory over the Devils in Game 5 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old tied the score at 4-4 with his first tally midway through the second period, then ended the night, and the series, with a one-timer from the faceoff circle past Jacob Markstrom early in the second OT. Aho has reeled off three straight multi-point performances, and he'll head into the second round with three goals and eight points through five games this postseason.

Aho banked a pair of assists, including one with the man advantage, levied three hits and went plus-3 in Sunday's 5-2 win over New Jersey in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

After starting this series with just one helper across the first two games, Aho has produced back-to-back multi-point efforts. The Finnish center logged the secondary helper on two of Andrei Svechnikov's three goals in Sunday's road victory. Aho and Svechnikov, who were reunited on the top line in this contest, are tied for the team lead in playoff scoring with five points over four outings. Based on that duo's output in Game 4, Seth Jarvis may be relegated to a second-line role for now, unless he's able to overtake Jackson Blake's first-line assignment. Aho and his club can advance to the second round if they secure a win in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Aho scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and added four hits in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Devils in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Aho had been limited to one assist over two games to begin the first-round playoff series before a bigger performance in Game 3. The center has added seven shots on net, nine hits, two blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over three postseason contests. Aho is in his usual spots on the first line and top power-play unit, so he should continue to be a driving force on offense for the Hurricanes.

Aho (rest) will be available for Game 1 against New Jersey on Sunday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aho skated on the top line and first power-play unit during Saturday's practice after missing the final two regular-season games for maintenance. He notched 29 goals and 74 points in 79 games during the 2024-25 campaign.

Aho (rest) is slated to miss Thursday's game against Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Aho is taking a second straight game off ahead of the playoffs. He's set to finish the regular season with 29 goals and 74 points in 79 appearances. Aho should be back in the lineup for Game 1 of the Hurricanes' first-round series against New Jersey on Sunday.