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Hurricanes strive to bolster lead over Penguins in Metropolitan

Hurricanes strive to bolster lead over Penguins in Metropolitan

The Carolina Hurricanes have won three of their last four games heading into Sunday afternoon's Metropolitan Division contest against the host Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21
NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

Should Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames' Connor Zary?
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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21
Hurricanes Didn’t See Trade For Cup-Winning Goalie as a No-Brainer

Hurricanes Didn’t See Trade For Cup-Winning Goalie as a No-Brainer

As per The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Carolina Hurricanes did kick tires on a trade that would have seen them acquire goaltender Jordan Binnington from the St.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20
Hurricanes top Maple Leafs in OT, close in on 100 points

Hurricanes top Maple Leafs in OT, close in on 100 points

Alexander Nikishin scored at 0:41 of overtime Friday night and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Jordan Staal, Eric Robinson and K'Andre Miller also scored for the Hurricanes (44-19-6, 94 points), who have won two in a row.

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Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / March 20
Carolina has a goalie problem with Bussi’s recent struggles

Carolina has a goalie problem with Bussi’s recent struggles

A feel-good story in this NHL season has seen some hardships as of late. Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi was one of the biggest names in the NHL this season thanks to a historic debut.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 20
Sebastian Aho’s Consistency Continues to Lead Hurricanes’ Success

Sebastian Aho’s Consistency Continues to Lead Hurricanes’ Success

Sebastian Aho has been the epitome of consistency for the Carolina Hurricanes. When he came into the NHL for the 2016-17 season, he finished the season as the team’s second-highest point producer, only to Jeff Skinner.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 20
NHL Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs, March 20

NHL Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs, March 20

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 19
Hurricanes seek to grow East lead against Maple Leafs

Hurricanes seek to grow East lead against Maple Leafs

The Carolina Hurricanes aim to take another step forward in the race for first place in the Eastern Conference on Friday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 19
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?

The NHL held their annual general manager meetings this week.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 19
Hurricanes Could Have Long-Term Scoring Fix in Bradly Nadeau

Hurricanes Could Have Long-Term Scoring Fix in Bradly Nadeau

For years, all we have heard about is the Carolina Hurricanes’ need for a goal scorer. Since relocation, only four players have scored at least 35 goals in a season for this team: Jeff O’Neill, Jeff Skinner, Eric Staal, and Sebastian Aho.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / March 18
Sean Walker scores late in OT as Hurricanes nip Penguins

Sean Walker scores late in OT as Hurricanes nip Penguins

Sean Walker's goal with 28.3 seconds left in overtime gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 6-5 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 18
Penguins' Sidney Crosby appears to be back in top form

Penguins' Sidney Crosby appears to be back in top form despite loss to Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby didn't look rusty in his return to the ice on Wednesday night. 

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / March 18
Hurricanes F Seth Jarvis fined $5K for high-sticking

Hurricanes F Seth Jarvis fined $5K for high-sticking

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis received a $5,000 fine Wednesday for high-sticking Columbus Blue Jackets forward Conor Garland on Tuesday night.

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Andrei Svechnikov News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov Is Back as their Dynamic Power Forward

Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov Is Back as their Dynamic Power Forward

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov has been on a point-per-game run over the last 59 games. The Russian has returned to his dynamic power-forward role which the Hurricanes drafted him for back in 2018.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Carolina Hurricanes: Is Andrei Svechnikov Playing Tonight Against the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Carolina Hurricanes: Is Andrei Svechnikov Playing Tonight Against the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Carolina Hurricanes star Andrei Svechnikov scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Carolina will continue its road trip on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11
Assessing The Hurricanes’ Underwhelming Trade Deadline

Assessing The Hurricanes’ Underwhelming Trade Deadline

There have been many unpredictable developments in the NHL this season, especially in the Metropolitan Division, where the Penguins and Islanders are unexpectedly holding playoff spots while the Devils and Capitals appear to be out of the race.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10
Hurricanes’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

Hurricanes’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the stretch run of the NHL season in a comfortable position. They are in first place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with 88 points, a comfortable nine points ahead of the second-place Pittsburgh Penguins.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Inside The Rink / March 6

Nic Deslauriers Traded to the Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have added muscle to their roster by adding Nic Deslauriers from the Philadelphia Flyers for a conditional seventh-round pick. The 35-year-old winger is known as one of the league’s top heavyweights, and he’s fit like a glove in Philadelphia since signing there as a free agent in the 2022 offseason.

Vincent Trocheck News / EasySportz / March 6
Carolina Hurricanes Must Get Trocheck ASAP

Carolina Hurricanes Must Get Trocheck ASAP

RALEIGH — If the Carolina Hurricanes truly believe this is their Stanley Cup window, the path forward is becoming increasingly obvious: bring Vincent Trocheck back to Raleigh.

Michael Bunting News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5
Michael Bunting gets traded ahead of NHL trade deadline for third straight season

Michael Bunting gets traded ahead of NHL trade deadline for third straight season

Bunting, 30, was having a strong year in Nashville, heading into his third trip through free agency.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5
Carolina Hurricanes Have Zero Shot at ECF Breakthrough Without a Trade

Carolina Hurricanes Have Zero Shot at ECF Breakthrough Without a Trade

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are once again one of the NHL’s best regular-season teams. That much is not up for debate. Carolina sits near the top of the Eastern Conference with a 39-16-6 record, boasting one of the league’s best goal differentials and a balanced attack led by players like Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5
Rod Brind’Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes Family Must Make a Trade

Rod Brind’Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes Family Must Make a Trade

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are doing it again. They are winning. They are organized. They are smart. And once again, they are staring at a trade deadline that will define whether this season is just another nice story — or the year they finally get serious about winning the Stanley Cup.

Brandon Bussi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5
Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi’s latest hot streak puts him in rare rookie company

Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi’s latest hot streak puts him in rare rookie company

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong run on Wednesday with a 6-4 road win against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, and rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi added another milestone performance during his breakout season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Stadium Rant / March 1
Dominant Carolina Hurricanes Are Cruising In The Metropolitan Division

Dominant Carolina Hurricanes Are Cruising In The Metropolitan Division

The Carolina Hurricanes are perhaps one of the most underrated teams in the league, but they’re making their presence known with an impressive point streak.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29
Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

That is an incredible comeback. Also a stunning meltdown by the Mammoth to not secure even a point out of that game in the standings.

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