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Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 15: Stankoven and the ‘Canes keep rolling

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop action as we witness 16 teams get whittled down to the one that will be crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

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Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

A big reason why the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to lose a game throughout this postseason, Logan Stankoven extended his goal streak on Saturday night.

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning meet in deciding Game 7

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought

Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Nikolaj Ehlers News / ESPN / May 2

Hurricanes to get Ehlers back in time for Game 1

Veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, will return on Saturday, when his club hosts the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially set between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers, who will face each other in the postseason for the very first time.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Hurricanes Playoff Preview: First Playoff Matachup Against Flyers in Round 2

After waiting a few extra days, the Carolina Hurricanes know their Round 2 opponent. Much like their first playoff meeting with the Ottawa Senators in Round 1, the Hurricanes will face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Flyers series preview

Carolina Hurricanes: 1st in Metropolitan Division, 113 points, def. OTT in Round 1 (4-0) Philadelphia Flyers: 3rd in Metropolitan Division, 98 points, def.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

The Philadelphia Flyers have been counted out all season. So how should they be able to beat the Carolina Hurricanes?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round

Cam York's overtime winner helps Flyers eliminate Penguins in G6

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

One Tussle the Hurricanes and Flyers Can’t Ignore

Heading into this Series 2 match between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers, it’s goalie vs. goalie. Frederik Andersen is on one side, Dan Vladar on the other.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round

For most of the past 40 years, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one perpetual problem that they have never been able to solve. It is also the most impactful position on the ice. It is the goalie.

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors: 'It's become a distraction'

Former NHL goalie questions compete level of Tristan Jarry

If analytics decided the 2025-26 NHL Awards, who would win?

Alexander Nikishin News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Hurricanes Announce Alexander Nikishin News Before Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes made quick work of their first-round opponents and clinched their place in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after sweeping the Ottawa Senators.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, completing a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators in quick fashion.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

How the Hurricanes Can Have Success in Round 2 Regardless of Opponent

While the Carolina Hurricanes are still waiting for their second-round opponent, there are some positive takeaways from their Round 1 sweep of the Ottawa Senators.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Hurricanes hopeful Ehlers, Nikishin will be ready for Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes showed some optimism on the status of two key injured players as they wait to find out who their opponent will be in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Hurricanes’ Penalty Kill Dominated the Senators’ Power Play

If I told you the Carolina Hurricanes‘ penalty kill was spectacular and a key contributor to their success, you could pick any of the team’s last eight playoff appearances and be justified in guessing that was what I was referring to.

Charles-Alexis Legault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Hurricanes Recall Charles-Alexis Legault

The Carolina Hurricanes shared earlier today that Charles-Alexis Legault has been recalled from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. With Chicago currently in the Calder Cup playoffs, it’s an inopportune time.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Does a quick first round boost the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup chances?

The Carolina Hurricanes dispatched the Ottawa Senators with ease in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sweeping them while holding them to just five goals.

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.

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.

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.

Nikolaj Ehlers 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