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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
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.
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?
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.
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 / 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.
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 24
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
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.
Jordan Martinook News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
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.
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?
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21
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.
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.
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.
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
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