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Hurricanes looks to get back on course against woeful Canucks

The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in a position that a single loss is not a major concern. Even so, as the Hurricanes continue their four-game road swing by facing the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, it is with the motivation to not let one loss turn into two or more.

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3 Hurricanes Players Having Quietly Good Seasons

As we draw closer to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 38-16-6 record and 82 points. They have a firm grasp of the top spot in the Metropolitan Division and are in a fight for the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Hurricanes’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. Carolina is second in the Eastern Conference and is atop the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Stadium Rant / March 1

Dominant Carolina Hurricanes Are Cruising In The Metropolitan Division

The Carolina Hurricanes are perhaps one of the most underrated teams in the league, but they’re making their presence known with an impressive point streak.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / February 28

Hurricanes earn 5th straight win with clipping of Wings

Taylor Hall and Shayne Gostisbehere each finished with a goal and two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

3 Right-Shot Center Targets for Hurricanes Ahead of Trade Deadline

Now that the NHL is back, the next key moment in the 2025-26 season is the NHL Trade Deadline. That said, we are now less than a week away, as the deadline is on Friday, March 6.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Surging Hurricanes storm into matchup with Red Wings

The blazing-hot Carolina Hurricanes will look to secure their fifth consecutive victory when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Sebastian

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / February 27

Hurricanes outlast Lightning for their fourth straight win

The Carolina Hurricanes outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Thursday with Sebastian Aho scoring the game-winner with 13 minutes left. The Hurricanes scored three of their goals in the first seven minutes of the game.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / February 26

Sebastian Aho goal helps Hurricanes edge Lightning

Carolina's Sebastian Aho broke a third-period tie with a power-play goal after the Hurricanes had a three-goal lead vanish in Thursday night's 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top two teams in Raleigh, N.C.

Brandon Bussi News / The Lead / February 26

Brandon Bussi Has Earned Vezina Trophy Consideration

As the NHL season returns, there are numerous storylines. How will Artemi Panarin fare now that he’s with the Los Angeles Kings? Will the Colorado Avalanche keep up their historic play?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Hurricanes Notebook: 3 Players to Watch with 25 Games Remaining

After three weeks without NHL hockey, it’s finally back. More importantly, Carolina Hurricanes hockey is back. The Hurricanes have 25 games remaining in their regular season schedule before the start of the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Seth Jarvis shares unserious plan for his silver medal

Team Canada failed to win the medal it set out to win at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Instead, the Canadians flew back home with the next-best thing — a silver medal — after losing, 2-1, to Jack Hughes and Team USA in the gold-medal match on Sunday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26

Hurricanes eager to regain pre-Olympic form vs. streaking Lightning

The Olympic afterglow is bound to be burning when the Tampa Bay Lightning face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C. It will be the first game since the Olympic break for the Hurricanes, who had several players participating in the Milan Cortina Games in Italy and three medalists.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Carolina Hurricanes Sweep the Medal Podium at Milano-Cortina

As the dust settled, the USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim the gold medal. While those two won the gold and silver medals, Team Finland won the bronze on Saturday, Feb.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

1 player Hurricanes must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference at this time. They entered the NHL’s Olympic break sitting tied on points with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the top seed in the East.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Brandon Bussi prioritized security over money with extension

The Carolina Hurricanes got a tidy piece of business done during the Olympic break, as they announced on Monday that they have signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Brandon Bussi News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Hurricanes Secure Goaltending Position With Brandon Bussi Extension

Some say that “the buck stops here”. However, when it comes to the city of Raleigh, and more importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes, it’s more like “the bus stops here”.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Inks Contract Extension

The Olympics may be holding the attention of the hockey world. However, the Carolina Hurricanes have taken care of some business during the break. News emerged on Monday afternoon that goalie Brandon Bussi has signed a contract extension.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 16

Hurricanes sign Brandon Bussi to three-year extension

A red-hot rookie is getting a nice payday. On Monday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced that the team has signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Seth Jarvis News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis Makes Olympic Debut vs. Switzerland

Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis’ Olympic dreams have finally come true. After being a healthy scratch in Team Canada’s 5-0 win in the Olympic opener on Feb.

Frederik Andersen News / Breakaway on SI / February 13

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen Won't Start for Denmark Against USA

Denmark coach Mikael Gath confirmed veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen, of the Carolina Hurricanes, will sit against the Americans this weekend, citing a difficult schedule that has the Danes playing back-to-back games with little turnaround time in Group C action.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Trade Deadline Primer: Carolina Hurricanes

With the Olympic break now upon us, the trade deadline is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Team to Watch For Last-Minute Trade… The Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks were among the teams willing to extend Artemi Panarin, with all still in the mix but viewing the winger’s value differently, reports David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29

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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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.