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Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of Round 1

The first Stanley Cup Playoff edition of 3 Stars is here, and what a Round 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead of winning the series in six or seven games as most predicted, they swept the Ottawa Senators after their 4-2 win on Saturday night.

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Hurricanes D Nikishin diagnosed with concussion

Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin, 24, who averaged 16:30 time on the ice in the Hurricanes' four-game sweep over the Ottawa Senators, was diagnosed with a concussion during his team's Game 4 victory on Saturday afternoon, the team announced.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Vintage Andersen Returns Just When Hurricanes Need Him Most

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is cooking right now. After a shaky regular season and questions about whether he still had it as a goalie, he’s been the difference-maker for the Hurricanes in this first-round tilt with Ottawa.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that defenseman Alexander Nikishin has been diagnosed with a concussion after taking a heavy hit from Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven during Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Hurricanes Complete Sweep Of Senators

After 2025’s first round of the NHL Playoffs had no sweeps, we have our first of 2026. The Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 win in Game 4 over the Ottawa Senators finished off their series as Logan Stankoven‘s go-ahead power play goal in the third period, and his fourth goal of the series would hold up as the series winner for Carolina.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Alexander Nikishin Leaves Game With Injury

Despite earning the sweep over the Ottawa Senators earlier today, it’s not all good news for the Carolina Hurricanes. Defenseman Alexander Nikishin exited the game early after being on the receiving end of a huge hit from Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Hurricanes sweep Senators to advance to second round

For the sixth season in a row, the Carolina Hurricanes will be a part of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes earned a 4-2 win

NHL News / ESPN / April 25

Hurricanes flex 'finish' in 4-0 sweep of Senators

Sebastian Aho scored two goals, and goaltender Frederik Andersen made 25 saves, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Saturday, sweeping the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series to become the NHL's first team to advance to Round 2.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

3 Takeaways Following Hurricanes’ 4-2 Win to Sweep the Senators

For the eighth consecutive time, the Carolina Hurricanes won at least one round in the playoffs. They are the third team to do so, joining the 1984-93 & 1951-60 Montreal Canadiens and the 1973-81 Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Hurricanes sweep Senators in first-round series

Logan Stankoven's power-play goal midway through the third period broke a tie for Carolina, and the Hurricanes never trailed in defeating host Ottawa 4-2 on Saturday afternoon to eliminate the Senators from the playoffs.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

How Hurricanes made NHL history by sweeping Senators in playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators, executing a four-game sweep where they didn’t trail for a single minute in the four games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

With their 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a four-game sweep that turned out to be an absolutely disastrous showing by the team's best players.

Goalie switch helps Penguins fight off elimination vs. Flyers

Matt Boldy nets game-winner as Wild even series with Stars

Martin St. Louis keeps Canadiens grounded despite series lead

Report: Maple Leafs rule out GM candidate, two finalists remain

Analyst explains what Maple Leafs must do first before next season

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Nikolaj Ehlers News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers to miss Game 4 against Senators with lower-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Saturday afternoon that forward Nikolaj Ehlers will miss Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Nikolaj Ehlers Sidelined With Lower-Body Injury

As the Hurricanes look to finish off their opening-round series in Ottawa today, they’re doing so without one of their better wingers. Prior to today’s game, the team announced (Twitter link) that winger Nikolaj Ehlers was not in the lineup due to a lower-body injury. The team did not indicate how long he may be out for.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 25

Carolina Hurricanes Look Like Cup Favorites

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are not hinting at contender status anymore. They are playing like a team that expects to be the last one skating.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Hurricanes looking to finish off sweep of Senators

The Ottawa Senators will be in danger of elimination when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series on Saturday afternoon.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-0 Series Stranglehold After 2-1 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night (April 23) took a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Ottawa Senators 2-1. They now have a stranglehold on the series, with them looking for the sweep on Saturday afternoon.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall drops ‘unreal’ Frederik Andersen praise after Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes took care of business on Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators. Taylor Hall led the way offensively with two assists on the night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23

Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win

Logan Stankoven scored for the third straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes put the Senators on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round in Ottawa on Thursday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

The 1 place Hurricanes need to be better in Game 3, per Rod Brind’Amour

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of taking a 3-0 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Ottawa Senators. It took double overtime for the Hurricanes to get the win in Game 2, as Jordan Martinook sent the home fans away happy.

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The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

How many of the NHL players with the most playoff goals for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win

The Carolina Hurricanes dealt the Ottawa Senators a possibly devastating blow in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the first instant classic of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brady Tkachuk sent wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Flyers' Porter Martone continues incredible start in playoffs

Dan Vladar, Flyers shut out Penguins for 2-0 series edge

Oilers squander two-goal lead, then come back to edge Ducks

Wyatt Johnston tallies twice as Stars level series vs. Wild

Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 19

Are the Hurricanes the Best Team in the East?

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes spent the regular season proving they were the class of the Eastern Conference. Now, in April, they look like something more: a team built for a deep playoff run.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1

Flyers' Porter Martone shows stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 17

The Carolina Hurricanes are Winning the (Name Redacted)

RALEIGH, N.C. — The blueprint never changed. The belief never wavered. And now, the Carolina Hurricanes are reaping the rewards. Behind the relentless