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Heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, the Carolina Hurricanes are sending five players to represent their countries. Between the USA, Denmark, Canada, and Finland, there is a lot of international hockey for Hurricanes fans to watch during the three-week break.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Joel Nystrom and Jalen Chatfield’s Battle for Hurricanes’ Final D Spot

When you think about the Carolina Hurricanes, you think about the strong defensive outfit this team has become under head coach Rod Brind’Amour. They build from the back out and remain one of the strongest teams in the modern NHL.

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?

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Carolina Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis Gets Olympic Call-Up From Hockey Canada

Heading into the final game on Thursday, Feb. 5, before the Winter Olympic break, the Carolina Hurricanes were looking to add to their nine-game point streak.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis reacts to getting Team Canada call after Brayden Point injury

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday, entering the Olympic break atop the Metropolitan Division. Earlier in the day, one of their players got the last-minute call to head to Italy.

Brandon Bussi News / Field Level Media / February 5

Canes' Brandon Bussi hands Rangers another home blanking

Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves in a successful homecoming as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes extended their points streak to 10 games with a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers Thursday night in the final game before the Olympic break.

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 / Field Level Media / February 3

Hurricanes blow lead, come back to edge Senators

Seth Jarvis scored two goals, Sebastian Aho supplied a goal and two assists and Jordan Staal scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:07 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 3

Carolina Hurricanes Linked to Elias Pettersson

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to look for additions after drawing links to Artemi Panarin earlier this season. Now, rumors once again connect the Hurricanes to forward Elias Pettersson, a storyline that has surfaced repeatedly over the past few years.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Hurricanes carry points streak into showdown vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes would be wise to do a better job of protecting leads after a couple of late-in-regulation problems following their historic comeback last week.

Charles-Alexis Legault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Hurricanes Activate, Reassign Charles-Alexis Legault

The Hurricanes announced that they’ve activated defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault from injured reserve and assigned him to AHL Chicago. He had been out since early November due to surgery to repair several torn extensor tendons on his right hand.

Logan Stankoven News / Inside The Rink / February 2

Tom Wilson Will Not Receive Supplemental Discipline After Hit on Logan Stankoven

Tom Wilson is back at the top of the headlines after a high and thunderous hit on Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven. The hit in question is seen in the video below, alongside Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s reaction.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / February 1

Hurricanes avoid collapse vs. Kings with Sebastian Aho's OT winner

Sebastian Aho's goal 1:25 into overtime rescued the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings after a late two-goal lead disappeared Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

2 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes were looking to win their third straight game on Saturday night (Jan. 31) against the Washington Capitals. They had a six-game point streak heading into the final matchup of the regular season between the two teams.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Capitals Stun Hurricanes with 4-3 Win in D.C. Saturday

WASHINGTON, D.C. — What looked like a routine afternoon for the Carolina Hurricanes — cruising to an easy win after jumping to a 3–0 lead — turned into a classic “Capitals find a way” story Saturday night at Capital One Arena.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 31

1 trade Hurricanes must make before NHL Olympic break

The NHL will freeze its rosters on February 4th in advance of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. As a result, there is little time left for teams across the NHL to make their moves before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in March.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Preview: 1/31

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5) bring their Metropolitan Division-leading record into Capital One Arena tonight to face the Washington Capitals (26-22-7) with 5 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Hurricanes Goalie Continues Historic Run as Team Eyes Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes are once again in the mix for top Eastern Conference Stanley Cup contenders. The Canes are at the top of the Metropolitan Division as the 2026 Winter Olympics approaches, and another division title is in Carolina's sights.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Hurricanes HC Rod Brind’Amour is calling for more after Andrei Svechnikov’s big game

In a contest destined for the record books, the Carolina Hurricanes engineered a scarcely believable comeback Thursday night, overturning a two-goal deficit inside the final two minutes to defeat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in regulation at Lenovo Center.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi becomes fastest goalie to 20 wins in NHL history

The Carolina Hurricanes made history in multiple ways with their dramatic 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. By erasing a late 4-2 deficit, they became the first team of the salary cap era to earn a regulation win in a game in which they trailed by multiple goals with under two minutes remaining.

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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Shayne Gostisbehere News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Hurricanes’ Gostisbehere to return to lineup against Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to get a key contributor back into their lineup on Thursday night. After the morning skate earlier Thursday, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told the media, including team reporter Walt Ruff, that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will draw back in after missing each of the team’s past five games.

Juha Jaaska News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28