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Logan Stankoven's 2 goals, 3 points push Hurricanes past Blackhawks

Logan Stankoven's 2 goals, 3 points push Hurricanes past Blackhawks

Logan Stankoven had two goals and an assist and Mark Jankowski scored twice to lift the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Hurricanes Resting Numerous Players

Hurricanes Resting Numerous Players

Shortly before tonight’s game against Chicago, the Carolina Hurricanes shared several who won’t play: Jalen Chatfield, Jaccob Slavin, Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho, and Andrei Svechnikov.  A laundry list, it’s enough to raise some eyebrows, but the main motivation of doing so is rest against a bottom-ranked team.

Jalen Chatfield News / ESPN / April 9

Hurricanes' Chatfield out with lower-body injury

Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield, who has two goals and a career-high 15 assists, has been ruled out against Chicago because of a lower-body injury.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8
Carolina Hurricanes Recall Four Players

Carolina Hurricanes Recall Four Players

Having already wrapped up the Metropolitan Division title, the Carolina Hurricanes have the opportunity to give their typical players a rest. To that end, according to a team announcement, the Hurricanes have recalled forwards Skyler Brind’Amour, Bradly Nadeau, and Josiah Slavin, and defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

It was announced on Wednesday morning (April 8) that the Carolina Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PWHA) has nominated Carolina Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall as their nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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

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

Jalen Chatfield News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Hurricanes’ Jalen Chatfield leaves game with lower-body injury

Hurricanes’ Jalen Chatfield leaves game with lower-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes were dealt a blow to their blue line on Tuesday night as Jalen Chatfield left the team’s game against the Boston Bruins early with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Hurricanes Clinch 4th Division Title in 6 Seasons After 6-5 Overtime Win Over Bruins

Hurricanes Clinch 4th Division Title in 6 Seasons After 6-5 Overtime Win Over Bruins

For the fourth time in six seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes are division champions. After defeating the Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday night (April 7), the Hurricanes claimed their third Metropolitan Division title over that span in the Rod Brind’Amour era.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7
Hurricanes edge Bruins in OT to clinch division title

Hurricanes edge Bruins in OT to clinch division title

Jaccob Slavin scored 1:13 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Boston Bruins 6-5 to clinch the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Carolina Hurricanes clinch first place in Metropolitan Division

Carolina Hurricanes clinch first place in Metropolitan Division

Less than a week after they locked up a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth consecutive year, the Carolina Hurricanes clinched the top spot in the Metropolitan Division with a 6-5 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 5
Have the Hurricanes simply been unlucky in recent years?

Have the Hurricanes simply been unlucky in recent years?

The Carolina Hurricanes have developed a reputation over the course of the Rod Brind’Amour era as a team that excels in the regular season but can’t get it done in the playoffs.

Seth Jarvis News / Field Level Media / April 4
Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes extend Islanders' ill-timed skid

Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes extend Islanders' ill-timed skid

Seth Jarvis scored two goals to go with an assist in the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 victory against the New York Islanders on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / April 4
Can Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi get the job done during playoffs?

Can Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi get the job done during playoffs?

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth season in a row, and they’re desperate to get over the hump and make the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since head coach Rod Brind’Amour captained them to the Cup in 2006.

Shayne Gostisbehere News / The Hockey Writers / April 4
Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere’s Emerging Role as a Two-Way Defenseman

Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere’s Emerging Role as a Two-Way Defenseman

When looking at the roles of defensemen, players typically fall into the offensive, two-way, or defensive defenseman skillset. After that, they usually stay within that role for their careers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 4
Hurricanes bid to blow past skidding Islanders

Hurricanes bid to blow past skidding Islanders

The Carolina Hurricanes have taken one important step, but they clearly want to accomplish more in the final weeks of the regular season. They'll have a chance to do that when the New York Islanders visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Can the Hurricanes finally overcome the playoff hump?

Can the Hurricanes finally overcome the playoff hump?

Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes, who clinched their eighth consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 3
Hurricanes Punch Ticket to 8th Straight Playoff Appearance

Hurricanes Punch Ticket to 8th Straight Playoff Appearance

It’s now official: after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Thursday night, the Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3
Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth

Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth

The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 2
Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are as consistent as a metronome — at least as far as the regular season is concerned. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has a team that brings it on a regular basis from October through the early part of April.

Yaniv Perets News / Inside The Rink / March 30

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The ECHL has named Reading Royals goaltender Yaniv Perets as the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for March 23rd-29th. In two games last week, Perets pitched a 37-save shutout on Wednesday and then a 15-save shutout on Saturday Night, both against the Norfolk Admirals.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 30

AHL: Chicago Wolves Clinch 2026 Calder Cup Playoff Berth

The Chicago Wolves are back in the Calder Cup Playoffs despite their 3-2 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Admirals tonight, 3-2 in overtime. The Rockford IceHogs also lost 4-3 in a shootout, which allowed the Wolves to make the playoffs.

Lane Hutson News / Yardbarker / March 29
Canadiens' Lane Hutson makes NHL history in win over Hurricanes

Canadiens' Lane Hutson makes NHL history in win over Hurricanes

Making a statement as a team wasn't the only headline to come out of the Montreal Canadiens' 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21
NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21
Hurricanes Didn’t See Trade For Cup-Winning Goalie as a No-Brainer

Hurricanes Didn’t See Trade For Cup-Winning Goalie as a No-Brainer

As per The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Carolina Hurricanes did kick tires on a trade that would have seen them acquire goaltender Jordan Binnington from the St.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / March 18
Penguins' Sidney Crosby appears to be back in top form

Penguins' Sidney Crosby appears to be back in top form despite loss to Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby didn't look rusty in his return to the ice on Wednesday night. 

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