Recchi gets first goal as Hurricane

Mark Recchi got his first goal for Carolina, Martin Gerber had 23 saves and the Hurricanes clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Cory Stillman also scored as Carolina moved ahead of Nashville for the best home record in the NHL. This performance was much better than the one Saturday, when Washington dominated throughout and handed the Hurricanes only their second loss at the RBC Center since Feb. 10.

• Recchi gets first goal as Hurricane