Carolina Hurricanes Justin Williams scores shootout winner in return

Some things never change. Justin Williams, the man nicknamed "Mr. Game 7" for his clutch ability to pull out the best performances in the most critical moments, did so once again on Sunday against the New York Islandersin his return debut. Called upon for the eighth round of the shootout Williamsdelivered with a simple five-hole shot that fooled Derek Watt Jersey Islanders goalieThomas Grei s who never got a chance to drop to the butterfly position. Who else? Justin Williams' goal in the 8th round of the shootout (and the save on the other end) wins it for the Hurricanes in his return debut. Sporting News Canada (@sportingnewsca) Perhaps it was his distance from the net that fooled Grei s into complacency, but regardle s, the eighth-year Hurricane caused the already-standing home crowd to jump with jubilation. The Hines Ward Jersey save fromJames Reimer on Islanderscaptain Anders Lee atthe other end sealed the win for Carolina and sent Eric Ebron Jersey the fans into pandemonium. As for the traditional 'Storm Surge' following home wins, Williams was featured in the middle of the circle, salutingthe veterans on military appreciation night with his teammates. A salute to the real heroes Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) Just a couple of weeks earlier, Caniacs were uncertain if No. 14 would ever don an NHL uniform again. The 18-year veteran in September reportedly due to a lack of motivation and "apparent indecision" about Franco Harris Jersey his NHL future. MORE: Buton Jan. 11, the Hurricanes . Reports came out the day prior that Carolina had i sued their final offer to Williams' camp. When he was shown atthe Hurricanes' game against the Flyers on Jan. 11 in Raleigh withteam owner TomDundon, fans began to wonder if a reunion was in sight. It was. The announcement of Williams' return came just moments after the Canes captured the overtime win but the exact game in which he would return was still up in the air. Well, that day came against the Islanders on Sunday and although he was relatively quiet during regulation and overtime, his impact made the difference in the shootout Anthony Miller Jersey victory, earning him the third star of the game honor. Williams has 786 career points (1245 games) and 305 in 430 gamesas a Carolina Hurricane.