Charles Alexis Legault and Joel Nystrom earned their first NHL points Saturday as the Hurricanes toppled the Sabres 6-3 at Lenovo Center.

The injury-ravaged Carolina Hurricanes found new sources of offense from two rookie defensemen, and the pair made team history in the process.

Despite a third-period comeback attempt, the Sabres lost 6-3 to Carolina on Saturday and are now 1-2-4 in their last seven games.

Nadeau's brief NHL stint included his first goal, but it wasn't enough to solidify a spot. Assessing his impact and future potential.

Their performance marked the first time in the Hurricanes' team history that two defensemen posted their first points in the same game.

The Carolina Hurricanes (10-4, fourth in the Eastern Conference) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-6-1, ninth) in conference play on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Carolina secured a 6-3 victory at home its last time out on Nov. 8 against the Buffalo Sabres.

RALEIGH, N.C. – A third-period comeback attempt by the Buffalo Sabres fell short in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to bounce back against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight after a 5-3 loss to Boston Saturday evening. Morgan Rielly registered two assists in the defeat, however, and is quietly on a heater right now with six points, all assists, in his last four games.

The Carolina Hurricanes will aim to extend their three-game winning streak Sunday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Carolina Hurricanes today claimed goalie Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs originally claimed Primeau off waivers from Carolina when the Hurricanes added Brandon Bussi off waivers.

Key forwards and a defenseman rejoin Hurricanes practice. Get the latest on who's back and their potential impact before Saturday's game.