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Hurricanes looking to finish off sweep of Senators

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 / EasySportz / April 25
Carolina Hurricanes Look Like Cup Favorites

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 / Daily Faceoff / April 24
Why Hurricanes’ Hall won’t be suspended for hit on Senators’ Sanderson

Why Hurricanes’ Hall won’t be suspended for hit on Senators’ Sanderson

The Ottawa Senators are angry. Not only do they trail the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff matchup, but they may have to soldier on without their best all-around defenseman and perhaps player, Jake Sanderson.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-0 Series Stranglehold After 2-1 Win

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.

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

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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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall drops ‘unreal’ Frederik Andersen praise after Game 3

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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23
Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win

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 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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
Hurricanes Depth Has Been Key to Taking Series Lead

Hurricanes Depth Has Been Key to Taking Series Lead

As the Round 1 series shifts away from the cities they started in, the Carolina Hurricanes will make the trip to Ontario with a 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators.

Jordan Martinook News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook Finds a Way to Become Clutch at Opportune Times

Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook Finds a Way to Become Clutch at Opportune Times

If there is one player who flies under the radar until when needed most, look no further than the Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook. After his Game 2 double overtime heroics to give the Hurricanes the 3-2 win, it added to the lore of “Marty” in Carolina.

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The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

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 / The Hockey Writers / April 21
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Double Overtime Win Over Senators

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Double Overtime Win Over Senators

Unlike Game 1, where the Carolina Hurricanes won 2-0 in a shutout victory, Game 2 was chaotic as it gets. Between a plethora of missed calls on both sides, an overturned overtime game-winning goal, which led to a penalty shot, this game had everything.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal sends perfect message to Jordan Martinook after Game 2 double OT winner

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal sends perfect message to Jordan Martinook after Game 2 double OT winner

It wasn’t easy, but the Carolina Hurricanes accomplished their first goal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: win the first two games at home. The Canes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in double overtime of Game 2 on Monday night, with Jordan Martinook playing hero late in the fifth period.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / April 21
NHL roundup: Hurricanes prevail in second OT, go up 2-0 vs. Sens

NHL roundup: Hurricanes prevail in second OT, go up 2-0 vs. Sens

Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C.

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Jordan Martinook News / Field Level Media / April 21
Jordan Martinook's goal in 2nd OT lifts Hurricanes over Senators

Jordan Martinook's goal in 2nd OT lifts Hurricanes over Senators

Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win

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.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 19
Are the Hurricanes the Best Team in the East?

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.

Frederik Andersen News / Professor Press Box / April 18
Andersen Steals Game 1 as Hurricanes Blank Senators 2-0

Andersen Steals Game 1 as Hurricanes Blank Senators 2-0

Frederik Andersen came to play for the Carolina Hurricanes and turned the game into a bit of a snoozer for the Ottawa Senators. The 36-year-old veteran stonewalled the Senators for a 2-0 shutout.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

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.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 17
The Carolina Hurricanes are Winning the (Name Redacted)

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.  

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Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov to make first start in 46 games

Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov to make first start in 46 games

He’s back. Ahead of the team’s final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Tuesday night, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will be between the pipes against the New York Islanders.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14
Hurricanes Recall Joel Nystrom, Ronan Seeley

Hurricanes Recall Joel Nystrom, Ronan Seeley

The Hurricanes announced a pair of roster moves this morning. Defensemen Joel Nystrom and Ronan Seeley have been summoned from AHL Chicago, likely to permit the Canes to rest some more blue-liners for tonight’s regular-season finale against the Islanders.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Hurricanes Recall Pyotr Kochetkov, Felix Unger Sorum

Hurricanes Recall Pyotr Kochetkov, Felix Unger Sorum

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that netminder Pyotr Kochetkov and winger Felix Unger Sorum were recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Carolina Hurricanes clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference

Carolina Hurricanes clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference

It’s been a clinch-happy couple of weeks for the Carolina Hurricanes, who went from securing their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to clinching the Metropolitan Division title in a matter of days.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Carolina Hurricanes Reassign Josiah Slavin

Carolina Hurricanes Reassign Josiah Slavin

The AHL’s Chicago Wolves are getting their captain back. Yesterday evening, in a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes shared that they’ve returned forward Josiah Slavin to AHL Chicago.

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