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Hurricanes conclude homestand with 4-1 win over Blue Jackets

Eric Robinson scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes went on to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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AHL: Carolina Hurricanes Top Prospect Named AHL Player of the Week

The Chicago Wolves kicked off December going 2-1-0. They lost to the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday, 5-0. Over the weekend, they had a series against the Milwaukee Admirals in which they swept that outscoring them 11-6.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Jackson Blake’s 3-Point Night Leads Hurricanes to 6-3 Win Over Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Nashville Predators for their first of two meetings during the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were looking to get back in the win column after their 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night (Dec.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 6

Hurricanes jump out to 5-goal lead, cool off Predators

Jackson Blake notched two goals and an assist the Carolina Hurricanes blasted the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C. Nikolaj Ehlers provided a goal and two assists and Taylor Hall, William Carrier and Sebastian Aho also scored for the Hurricanes, who registered more than one power-play goal for the first time this season.

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Hurricanes activate forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi from IR

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi from injured reserve. He missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury sustained while blocking a shot from Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek on Nov.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / December 5

Hurricanes going through goalie debate with trending Preds up next

The Carolina Hurricanes are carrying three goalies on the roster, but the matter of finding the one most suitable for certain games might be their biggest task.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Frederik Andersen’s not sweating recent slump after brutal Maple Leafs loss

The last team that Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Frederik Andersen wants to have a poor start against is the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former Toronto backstopper had a tumultuous tenure with the team and became the scapegoat for a couple of poor postseason performances.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Hurricanes must not trade Andrei Svechnikov amid rumors

It was a difficult start to the season for Andrei Svechnikov, which sparked serious trade rumors around his future with the Carolina Hurricanes. The lack of production to start the year, which included no points in his first eight games, led head coach Rod Brind’Amour to cut his ice time.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3

Brisker pace could benefit both Hurricanes and Maple Leafs in matchup

The Carolina Hurricanes could benefit from a brisker pace after a bit of a slowdown. The Toronto Maple Leafs have sped up as well, so this could make for a good matchup when the teams meet Thursday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Report: Hurricanes’ Tom Dundon close to selling ‘significant’ stake in team

The Carolina Hurricanes may see a slight change in ownership. According to a report from CNBC’s Mike Ozanian, Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon is close to selling a significant portion of his stake in the team.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of November

The second edition of “3 Stars of the Month” returns for the 2025-26 season. During October, there was one new face to the series, along with two familiar ones.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Hurricanes Sign Hockey Canada Defendant to AHL Contract

Just as one member from the 2018 Hockey Canada trial is set to make his return to the NHL this week, another player has signed a professional contract.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Bussi & Ehlers’ Combined Efforts Lead Hurricanes to 1-0 Overtime Win Over Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Calgary Flames on Sunday, Nov. 30, as they wrapped up the second-to-last month of 2025. The Hurricanes were looking to build off their 5-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, Nov.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Field Level Media / November 30

Nikolaj Ehlers’ OT winner lifts Hurricanes past Flames in 1–0 duel

Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 2:08 remaining in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 1-0 victory against the Calgary Flames on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Confidence the key for both Hurricanes, Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes have found confidence in various ways at times this season, and that's important to coach Rod Brind'Amour. The Hurricanes will face a team riding its own form of confidence when the visiting Calgary Flames take the ice in Raleigh, N.C.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 29