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 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Scott Walker had a goal and two assists to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-3 on Thursday night.
Ray Whitney, Ryan Bayda and Sergei Samsonov scored second period goals, and Keith Aucoin also scored for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward made 25 saves.
With the victory, the Hurricanes extended their division lead to four points over the second-place Washington Capitals and five over the third-place Thrashers.
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