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Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi becomes fastest goalie to 20 wins in NHL history

The Carolina Hurricanes made history in multiple ways with their dramatic 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. By erasing a late 4-2 deficit, they became the first team of the salary cap era to earn a regulation win in a game in which they trailed by multiple goals with under two minutes remaining.

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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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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Hurricanes score three in final two minutes to steal one from Mammoth

Jordan Staal's goal with 29.4 seconds to play capped Carolina's three-goal outburst in the final two minutes in the Hurricanes' 5-4 comeback victory against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Brandon Bussi News / The Lead / January 29

Brandon Bussi Has Taken the NHL by Storm

The Hurricanes came into the season with a solidified goaltending tandem of Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen. With questions about Andersen’s inconsistent health, the organization knew it needed depth.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Shayne Gostisbehere News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Hurricanes’ Gostisbehere to return to lineup against Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to get a key contributor back into their lineup on Thursday night. After the morning skate earlier Thursday, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told the media, including team reporter Walt Ruff, that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will draw back in after missing each of the team’s past five games.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Juha Jaaska News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Hurricanes Activate, Reassign Juha Jaaska

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Juha Jaaska from the non-roster injured reserve. As expected, the team quickly reassigned Jaaska to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Hurricanes place Noah Philp on waivers

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Noah Philp on conditional waivers for the purpose of reassigning him to the American Hockey League. Philp is now available to be claimed by 29 other teams in the league over the course of the next 24 hours.

Noah Philp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Hurricanes Place Noah Philp On Waivers

The Hurricanes have placed center Noah Philp on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He had been on injured reserve with a concussion; now that he’s healthy, he won’t be back with Carolina.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers Living up to Hype After Signing in Carolina

Heading into the 2025-26 season, Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers was seen as someone who could bring his dynamic skillset to Rod Brind’Amour’s team after 10 seasons in Winnipeg.

Brandon Bussi News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi Making the Case for Vezina & Contract Extension

What a story it’s been for Carolina Hurricanes netminder Brandon Bussi. After being claimed off waivers, mere days before the start of the 2025-26 season, he has been one of the biggest storylines not just in Raleigh, but around the hockey landscape.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Hurricanes’ Struggling Third Line Highlights Systemic Issues

For as long as Rod Brind’Amour has been the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. His man-on-man system is unique among NHL deployments.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-1 Win Over Senators

For the first time during the 2025-26 season, the Carolina Hurricanes went up against the Ottawa Senators. Despite the weather being in the negative in Ontario, it was intense inside the Canadian Tire Centre.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / January 24

Brandon Bussi (35 saves) backstops Canes over Sens

Brandon Bussi made 35 saves for his 19th win in 23 starts to begin his NHL career as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Saturday.

Brandon Bussi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Hurricanes Working To Extend Brandon Bussi

Most of the smoke around first-year goalies this season has rightfully come against the youngest ones – Yaroslav Askarov, Arturs Silovs, and Jesper Wallstedt featuring at the top of the class.

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Gavin Bayreuther News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Sabres Acquire Gavin Bayreuther From Hurricanes

The Sabres and Hurricanes have made a small swap of AHL depth. Buffalo announced that it has acquired defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from Carolina in exchange for winger Viktor Neuchev. Bayreuther has subsequently been assigned to AHL Rochester while Neuchev will be sent to AHL Chicago.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 24

Hurricanes rumors: Carolina willing to trade key defenseman to acquire star

Carolina Hurricanes fans were already enthralled by Alexander Nikishin, but the rookie defenseman cemented himself as a fan favorite when he easily dropped Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore in what he claimed was his first fight.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Eastern Team Prepared to Gamble Future Star in Blockbuster Chase

The Carolina Hurricanes are never shy about making bold, calculated moves, especially when they believe a core piece could push them closer to a Stanley Cup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

3 Players on Denmark’s Men’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Danish Ishockey Union announced its final roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Milan-Cortina in February. Denmark’s first game will be on Thursday, Feb.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

NHL Predictions Saturday Edition Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes

Welcome to a Saturday night Senators edition of NHL Predictions as the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Canadian capital city Ottawa. The Hurricanes come into this one atop the NHL’s Metropolitan Division standings.

Eric Robinson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Hurricanes’ Eric Robinson Could Be Out Through Olympic Break

The Carolina Hurricanes could face an extended stretch without one impactful winger. Eric Robinson could be out until the team returns from the Winter Olympics break on February 26th, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Hurricanes Open To Moving Alexander Nikishin For Star

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, one name to keep a close eye on is Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Already the subject of trade rumors in connection to a failed Phillip Danault trade, and the Hurricanes’ chase to land Quinn Hughes out of Vancouver.