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First-period spree brings Hurricanes to verge of Stanley Cup Final

The visiting Hurricanes scored three times in less than three minutes in the first period and Frederik Andersen made 18 saves, lifting Carolina to a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.

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Andersen’s 18-save shutout lifts Hurricanes past Canadiens

Frederik Andersen earned his league-leading third shutout of the postseason, leading the Hurricanes to a 4-0 victory in Game 4. After ending regulation in Game 3 by going 24 minutes without a shot, Montreal started the game by being outshot 7-0.

Mikko Rantanen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Last season, few players were in the news more than Mikko Rantanen. Obviously, when a player hasn’t signed a contract, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding them.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Hurricanes’ Impressive Shot Suppression Continues to Lead to Success

If I told you that the Carolina Hurricanes have given up an average of 15 shots per game through the first three games of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens, you’d think I was insane.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Blake Murray News / Inside The Rink / May 26

ECHL: Blake Murray Suspended For Game 4 of Western Conference Finals

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they’ve suspended Fort Wayne Komets forward Blake Murray for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

How are the Hurricanes dissecting the Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens are in trouble. After losing Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, the Canadiens find themselves in a 2-1 hole and at risk of elimination heading back to Raleigh for Game 5.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27

The Hurricanes are exposing something big about the Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes have been pelting Montreal with nonstop shots, while the Canadiens are doing the opposite: fewer attempts, but trying to make each one count.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Hurricanes look a class above the Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes needed overtime to defeat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final Monday night, thanks to an Andrei Svechnikov goal midway through the extra frame.

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The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to record at least five game-winning goals in their Stanley Cup Playoff career can you name in eight minutes?

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26

Hurricanes hit historic level with Game 3 OT win vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes now have a 2-1 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. After a scoreless third period, the game went to overtime, where Andrei Svechnikov won the game for the Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Game 3 Overtime Win Over Canadiens

For the second straight game, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime, and are now leading the Eastern Conference Final 2-1.

Taylor Hall News / Stadium Rant / May 26

Canadiens Vs. Hurricanes Game 3: Canes Edge Habs In OT, Offside Challenge Key

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. With the series tied 1-1, this is the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 3 recap. Click here for the Game Two recap.

Taylor Hall News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26

Taylor Hall reveals how Hurricanes won Game 3 vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are two wins away from the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. They defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night.

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Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / May 25

Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes grab 2-1 edge over Habs with another OT win

Sebastian Aho scored at 14:06 of overtime, lifting the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Svechnikov’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes to 2-1 series lead over Canadiens

After the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens split the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final in Raleigh, the series shifted to the Mecca of hockey for a crucial Game 3 at Bell Centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26

Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

There's no time like overtime for the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback over Avalanche

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Hurricanes Adjustments Ahead of Game 3

With the Eastern Conference Final series tied at one game a piece, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to maintain several key aspects of their game while tinkering with a few key areas.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Ball Exclusives / May 25

Will the Hurricanes finally break their Eastern Conference curse?

In recent years, the Carolina Hurricanes have struggled to take that extra step in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They currently sit tied 1-1 with the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

2 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Game 2 Overtime Win Over Canadiens

After losing in Game 1 on Thursday night (May 21), the Carolina Hurricanes bounced back in a big way on Saturday night (May 23), winning 3-2 in overtime.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 23

Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his second goal of the game at 3:29 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final on Saturday evening in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

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Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs

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Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin

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NHL News / Field Level Media / May 22

Canes out to rebound from first playoff loss, even series vs. Habs

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to bounce back from their most one-sided loss in more than two months when they face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday evening in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Carolina aware the Canadiens just exposed the its big weakness

The Carolina Hurricanes entered the 2026 Eastern Conference Final as heavy favorites against the Montreal Canadiens. Many fans were already looking past Montreal, spending the days leading up to the series suggesting an undefeated Hurricanes team might make easy work of a tired Canadiens group who had just gone seven games with the Buffalo Sabres.

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The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

Noel Fransen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Hurricanes Sign Noel Fransen To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Noel Fransen to a three-year entry-level contract. The 20-year-old will make $850,000 in 2026-27, $900,000 in 2027-28, and $950,000 in 2028-29 at the NHL level.

Frederik Andersen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Hurricanes To Wait Until After Playoffs To Talk New Deal For Frederik Andersen

The Hurricanes find themselves on a long break between rounds. As a result of starting the second round early, sweeping Philadelphia, and seeing Montreal and Buffalo go to seven games, they now find themselves with the longest break between series in modern NHL history, according to The Athletic’s James Mirtle (Twitter link).