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The Hurricanes venture to Vancouver with the goal of starting a new winning streak

With their road trip now split after two games, it's time for the Carolina Hurricanes to start anew. The injuries are starting to pile up, but there are no excuses in the NHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Long losing streak front of mind for Canucks as Hurricanes visit

The Carolina Hurricanes continue their five-game road trip, looking to pick up a second win over the Vancouver Canucks in as many weeks when the two teams hit the ice Tuesday night.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Hurricanes Place Taylor Hall On IR

The Hurricanes made a move to open up a roster spot on Monday, announcing that they’ve placed winger Taylor Hall on injured reserve. No immediate corresponding recall was made, leaving Carolina’s active roster at 22 players for the time being; they’re next in action on Tuesday.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 19

Another injury up front means a tougher road to travel for the Carolina Hurricanes

There's something about the Carolina Hurricanes and the State Fair trip that brings the injury bug out at the worst possible time. Last season, the defensemen and the bottom of the forward group dealt with a laundry list of ailments, beginning before they'd even hit the road when Jaccob Slavin got hurt.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Hurricanes Relying On Depth Once Again With Early-Season Injury Bug

The injury bug seems it won’t leave the Carolina Hurricanes alone again for the second consecutive season. In 2025-26, they had most of the blue line out with injuries through the first couple of months of the season.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Hurricanes place Taylor Hall on injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday morning that they have placed veteran left winger Taylor Hall on injured reserve. Hall, who put up five points in eight games to start the season, is out on a week-to-week basis after he sustained an upper-body injury that forced him out of a key divisional showdown against the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Hurricanes’ 7-Game Winning Streak Snapped in 3-2 Loss to Flames

As they say, all good things must come to an end. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, their seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday night (Oct. 18) in a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.

Mark Jankowski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Mark Jankowski To Evaluate Lower-Body Injury

Mark Jankowski is heading home to get something looked at. According to the Hurricanes, Jankowski suffered a lower-body injury and missed their game against the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 18

The win streak ends in Calgary after the Hurricanes concede a late goal to the Flames

The train kept rolling into Calgary as the Carolina Hurricanes made the second stop of their trip, facing the Calgary Flames in their final visit to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday night.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Hurricanes’ Mark Jankowski Stepping Up Amidst Jordan Staal’s Injury

Over the last two weeks, the Carolina Hurricanes have been on a roll, winning seven straight games and now sitting at 7-1-1. Even with injuries to Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis, they keep finding ways to win games.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 18

The road trip rolls into Calgary as the Hurricanes look for another weekend sweep

The Carolina Hurricanes' winning streak reached seven games on Saturday when their five-game road trip began in Winnipeg. The team also extended its perfect start on the road, bringing that streak to five straight wins.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Jordan Staal’s Injury Creates New Opportunities for Jesperi Kotkaniemi With the Hurricanes

With Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal out for at least a month with a partial calf tear, the Hurricanes now need a replacement for the key to Rod Brind’Amour’s system.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Hurricanes riding high but not looking past league-worst Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes are riding a seven-game winning streak and sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings. Even so, the defending Stanley Cup champions are not patting themselves on the back as they head to Calgary to face the struggling Flames.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Nikolaj Ehlers’ Game-Winner Pushes Hurricanes’ Winning Streak to 7 After 3-2 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off their five-game road trip in Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon against the Winnipeg Jets. Heading into the game, they were without captain Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Hurricanes win 7th straight, defeat Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers scored the game-winning goal as the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to seven games on a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Hurricanes hit with disappointing Taylor Hall injury timeline, but there’s a Seth Jarvis silver lining

The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t suffering from any kind of Stanley Cup hangover, opening their 2026-27 season with a 6-1-1 record while outscoring their opposition 31-19 in that span.

Taylor Hall News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Hurricanes Roster Update After Hall News & Unger Sörum Call-Up

The Carolina Hurricanes have had an eventful couple of weeks. They dropped the first two games of the season, then went on a six-game winning streak. Then, all of a sudden, they are without Jordan Staal (partially torn calf) for a month or two, and now Taylor Hall is officially out week to week with an upper-body injury.