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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 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.

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.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Defending champion Hurricanes finding groove, face Jets next

The defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes look to continue an early-season hot streak when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall out week-to-week; Seth Jarvis could return on road trip

The Carolina Hurricanes are off to a great start in their bid to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, having rattled off six straight wins to jump out to an early lead in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 6-1-1.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 16

1 story to watch during each game of the Carolina Hurricanes' State Fair road trip

The Carolina Hurricanes have been perfect on the road to begin the 2026-27 season, and they'll look to continue that with the State Fair in town. The next five games will take the Canes on their annual visit to Western Canada, meeting Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton, before closing things out in St.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Hurricanes Recall Felix Unger Sorum; Place Jordan Staal On IR

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled forward Felix Unger Sorum from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. In a corresponding roster move, Carolina placed captain Jordan Staal on the injured reserve.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Hurricanes’ Depth Will Be Tested Without Staal, Jarvis & Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders after winning their last six games. They are 6-1-1 this season and about to begin a six-game road trip during the North Carolina State Fair.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 14

3 players who must step up as the Carolina Hurricanes embark on their State Fair trip

The State Fair road trip is one of my least favorite times of the year, mostly because of the start times for the games. This year's trip actually isn't that bad, with only two starts at 9 pm or later.

Bradly Nadeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Hurricanes To Recall Bradly Nadeau

According to the AHL transactions log, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to recall forward Bradly Nadeau from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. The Hurricanes haven’t confirmed the recall yet.

Taylor Hall News / ESPN / October 14

Depleted Hurricanes lose Hall to upper-body injury in win over Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2

The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders as they picked up their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) against the Washington Capitals.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Field Level Media / October 13

Andrei Svechnikov (2 goals, 1 assist), Hurricanes pull past Capitals

Andrei Svechnikov's second goal of the game lifted the Carolina Hurricanes to their sixth consecutive victory by beating the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall exits game with upper-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes are already without two key forwards in captain Jordan Staal and star winger Seth Jarvis, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions suffered another blow up front on Tuesday night.

Jordan Staal News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Jordan Staal Suffers 'Freak Injury' In Pre-Game Skate, Out 1-2 Months

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without captain Jordan Staal for a significant stretch after the veteran center suffered a torn calf muscle before Sunday’s game in Philadelphia.

Jordan Staal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with partially torn calf

According to Joe Smith, in speaking to Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Jordan Staal will be out for a little while with a partially torn calf.

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NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Hurricanes had the most savage roast after beating Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes’ social media manager had it out for Philadelphia sports teams on Sunday night. The Hurricanes trounced the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-1 beatdown at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Alexander Nikishin May Have to Go Back to the Hurricanes: The Trade Request Mess

Alexander Nikishin wants out of Carolina. The Hurricanes aren’t in a hurry to oblige. And, unfortunately for Nikishin, the Hurricanes have the leverage here, something that got clearer with a couple of recent insider reports.