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Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

After their morning skate, some players, along with Rod Brind’Amour, met with a large contingent of media, from the U.S. and Canada, ahead of their Game 5 showdown with the Montreal Canadiens.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour on precipice of insane Stanley Cup Final history

The last time the Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Stanley Cup, Rod Brind’Amour was a player on the team, helping them win their only championship. Now, he is on the verge of making a new kind of Stanley Cup Final history, according to Sara Civian of Bleacher Report.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Rod Brind’Amour 2006 throwback Hurricanes video emerges ahead of Game 5

Rod Brind’Amour is woven into the fabric of the Carolina Hurricanes organization as much as any player-turned-coach possibly could be. He captained the

Sean Walker News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Balancing Fatherhood & Hockey in 2026 Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. They’ve won three in a row in the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens and head into Game 5 on Friday night, leading the series 3-1.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Jackson Blake News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake gets brutally honest on Game 5 opportunity vs Canadiens

On Friday evening, the Carolina Hurricanes have the chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, as they currently hold a three games to one lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final.

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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.

Frederik Andersen News / ESPN / May 29

How tough lessons made Frederik Andersen the MVP-c...

From past struggles in conference finals rounds to health scares, it has not always been a smooth ascent for the Canes netminder.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour wants to give back to fans with Stanley Cup run

It has been almost 20 years since Rod Brind’Amour captained the Carolina Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup championship victory. Although the franchise has suffered through plenty of agony in the last two decades, the passion that the former center helped instill in this community still burns brightly today.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / May 28

NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Makes Strong Statement on Hurricanes’ K’Andre Miller

Rod Brind'Amour and his Carolina Hurricanes have been dominant during the 2026 NHL playoffs. Led by Frederik Andersen's third shutout of the playoffs, Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Logan Stankoven News / Total Apex Sports / May 28

Stankoven Sets the Tone in Carolina’s Statement Win

Logan Stankoven didn’t waste a shift. From the moment he stepped over the boards, he played like a forward who understood the stakes and the moment. Carolina

Shayne Gostisbehere News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere already looking to Stanley Cup Final after Game 4 win

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. They are one win away from their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2006.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-0 Game 4 Shutout Win Over Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. That’s no typo. The Hurricanes take a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final after shutting out the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

Frederik Andersen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Andersen sets Hurricanes franchise playoff shutout record

A little bit of history has been made by a player who is a key part of his team’s deep run in these Stanley Cup Playoffs. In making 18 saves in a 4-0 victory

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 27

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

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.

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 / 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.

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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?

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.

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.

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback over Avalanche

Avalanche's chances of coming back vs. Golden Knights may have evaporated

Golden Knights are playing their best hockey right now

The Canucks' coaching story is suddenly getting complicated

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.

Nikolaj Ehlers 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

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

Cale Makar to determine when to return to Avalanche lineup

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Which Round 2 loser team has the most concerning outlook?

Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin

Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

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).