Jacob Markström saved 43 shots and Elias Pettersson scored 40 seconds into overtime, thus becoming the match hero for his Vancouver.
Carolina was waiting for the judge to blow off for an expulsion, but no signal ever came. Instead, the Swedish star took advantage of the situation and ended nicely with a backhand behind Petr Mrazek in Carolina's goal.
Vancouver is now a place away from playoffs. The team has six wins in the last ten matches.