Aho snapped a three-game pointless streak with his first goal of the season -- an empty netter -- in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Aho has been a bit slow out of the gate this season, but it was just a matter of time before he found the scoresheet. He had a team-high 13 shots in his first three games, and added six more against the Panthers. As long as he keeps firing the puck with abandon, the points will come. Keep him rolling, fantasy owners.

The Hurricanes officially matched Aho's five-year, $42.27 million offer sheet from Montreal on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadians put an offer sheet in for Aho on July 1 as free agency began, and Carolina planned to match ever since. This decision finally makes the deal official, and will keep the Finnish product in Raleigh for at least five more years. After putting up 83 points in 82 games last season, even the prospect of a first-, second- and third-round pick couldn't sway the club into walking away from the table.

Aho's five-year, $42.27 million offer sheet from Montreal will be matched by the Hurricanes, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While the Canes haven't officially put pen to paper, the team's proclamation comes just 24 hours into its seven-day window to make a decision. After putting up 83 points in 82 games last season, even the prospect of a first, second and third round pick couldn't sway the club into walking away from the table. The Finn is capable of putting up similar numbers in 2019-20 and should be an early selection in all season-long formats.

Aho was given a five-year, $42.27 million offer sheet by the Canadiens on Monday, which he signed.

EDGE Analysis

It's now up to the Hurricanes to determine if they want to match Montreal's offer or take a collection of picks from the Habs (a first-round, second-round and third-round selection). Considering the 21-year-old set career highs in goals (30), assists (53) and shots (243), it's hard to imagine Carolina will let him walk, even with a considerable return. This is the first offer sheet that has been utilized since 2013 when the Flames gave one to Ryan O'Reilly.

Aho received a qualifying offer from the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was a no-brainer for Carolina, as the team will now retain Aho's rights while the two sides attempt to hammer out an extension. After racking up 197 points over his first three NHL campaigns, Aho will get a hefty raise from the $1.75 AAV he was paid on his entry-level deal.

Aho notched an assist in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

With six points in his last four games, Aho's play has not been an issue for the Cinderella Canes, yet they still find themselves down 0-2 to a formidable Bruins squad. Returning home for Games 3 and 4, Aho and his teammates must find another gear if they're to make even up what's been a one-sided series up to this point.

Aho scored a power-play goal Thursday but it wasn't enough, as Boston defeated Carolina 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

EDGE Analysis

The loss notwithstanding, Aho has been on fire recently with three goals and two assists over his last three games. After racking up 83 points in the regular season, the 21-year-old has found the scoresheet 10 times this postseason. Aho also led all Carolina forwards with 19:32 TOI, continuing to be the straw that stirs the Hurricanes' drink.

Aho scored a power-play goal while adding an assist and four shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Islanders in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

With a chance to advance, Aho and Teuvo Teravainen each posted a goal and an assist to help the Hurricanes sweep the Islanders. Aho has registered four goals and five helpers in 11 postseason games during this run, which continues into the Eastern Conference finals.

Aho scored a goal and an assist during Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

He notched the only helper on Justin Williams' game-winner midway through the third period, then put home the second of Carolina's two empty-netters to close things out. Aho had been held scoreless through the first two games of the second round, but after this performance the 21-year-old now has three goals and seven points through 10 postseason contests.

Aho fired seven shots on goal and dished two hits in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Capitals in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Aho led the Hurricanes in shots, but he couldn't solve Capitals goalie Braden Holtby. The dry performance snaps a three-game point streak for the 21-year-old Finn, who will likely need to generate some offense if the Hurricanes' season is to extend beyond Monday's Game 6.