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Hurricanes exorcise demons in demolition of Panthers

Nikolaj Ehlers had a hat trick to help the Carolina Hurricanes finally break through against the Florida Panthers, winning 9-1 on Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

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Hurricanes Recall Joel Nystrom, Place Noah Philp On Injured Reserve

With blueliner Shayne Gostisbehere out for tonight’s game against Florida, the Hurricanes have brought up some extra defensive depth. The team announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Joel Nystrom from AHL Chicago. To make room on the roster, center Noah Philp has been placed on injured reserve.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Hurricanes face Panthers, hope to brush off first shutout loss of season

The Carolina Hurricanes had extra time this week to ponder an unfortunate rarity. After being shutout victims for the first time this season, the Hurricanes will try to crank it up against the Florida Panthers on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Hurricanes Need to Stop Looking for 'Easy Wins' in Today’s Parity-Driven NHL

There are no “easy games” in today’s NHL. Back in the 1980s and up until the early 2000s, before the 2004-25 lockout, some games could declare a winner before puck drop.

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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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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

NHL Predictions: January 13th Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we provide analysis, insights, and predictions for upcoming NHL games. Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes make their lone regular season trip to St.

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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.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Hurricanes’ Dominant Top Line Opens the Door to Jarvis at Center

The Carolina Hurricanes have long had an issue at the second-line center slot. Interest in players like Elias Pettersson has been widely reported, but the Hurricanes may have found a more viable solution.

Jaccob Slavin News / Field Level Media / January 11

Jaccob Slavin makes impact in return as Hurricanes edge Kraken

Jaccob Slavin returned to the lineup after another extended injury absence and assisted William Carrier's go-ahead goal with 6:10 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Jaccob Slavin News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Jaccob Slavin’s 300th Point Propels Hurricanes to 3-2 Win Over Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Seattle Kraken in their first meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were looking for their fourth straight win, while the Kraken were looking to get back in the win column.

Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Hurricanes getting huge Jaccob Slavin boost ahead of Kraken clash

The Carolina Hurricanes are the top team in the Metropolitan Division as they take the ice Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The Hurricanes have split their last 10 games, going 5-5-0, but they still lead the second-place New York Islanders by 4 points.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes May Deal Depth Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into 2026 and that means the hot stove talk is going to heat up. Trade talks usually intensify after the turn of the new year.

Jaccob Slavin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Hurricanes Activate Jaccob Slavin Off Injured Reserve

The Hurricanes will be welcoming back a critical piece of their back end for tonight’s game against Seattle. The team announced that defenseman Jaccob Slavin has been activated off injured reserve.

Jaccob Slavin News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin activated from IR, returns after missing 10 games

The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Jaccob Slavin from injured reserve on Saturday after missing 10 games with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Slavin has only played in five games in 2025-26, missing a total of 39 due to injury.

Jaccob Slavin News / Field Level Media / January 10

Hurricanes D Jaccob Slavin off IR, to return vs. Kraken

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup versus the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Early Jesperi Kotkaniemi destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. However, this does not mean that the team is unwilling to make a subtraction or two from their roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Hurricanes ride balanced attack, aim for 4th straight win vs. Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes sense they're gradually getting back into a winning groove following a rough stretch. They're aiming for their fourth consecutive victory when the Seattle Kraken visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Report: Hurricanes fielding trade offers for Jesperi Kotkaniemi

An already-active winter for NHL roster movement could get even more busy in short order. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes are actively weighing trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Seth Jarvis’ goal in injury return sends Hurricanes fans wild

There was no shortage of storylines heading into the Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars matchup on Tuesday night. The teams will always have a storyline built in now, after the Mikko Rantanen drama last season, and they are also two of the top Stanley Cup contenders this season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Hurricanes need to take a big swing as East remains wide open

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a very strong start in the first half of 2025-26, going 25-14-3 with 53 points through their first 42 games, good for first in the Metropolitan Division and second in the Eastern Conference.

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Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis set to return to play far sooner than expected

The Hurricanes felt Jarvis’ absence acutely. They’re 3-5-0 in those eight without him.

Mammoth trade Juuso Valimaki to Hurricanes for future considerations

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Hurricanes Acquire Valimaki From the Mammoth in Late Night Trade

The Carolina Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth have completed a late-night trade. The Hurricanes acquired defenseman Juuso Välimäki from the Mammoth in exchange for future considerations and assigned him to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.