Claim: 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season (the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League) on April 17 the score was Hurricanes 2, Devils 1 and on April 24 with OT the score was Hurricanes 3, Devils 2.
Evidence: The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and fifth as the Hurricanes. April 17 at Hurricanes 2, Devils 1 April 24 OT at Hurricanes 3, Devils 2