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Hurricanes’ Gostisbehere set to return after nine-game absence

Hurricanes’ Gostisbehere set to return after nine-game absence

The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to get a significant boost to their lineup on Saturday night, as defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere is expected to return after missing the past nine games with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27
Hurricanes vying for top seed in East with rising Devils on tap

Hurricanes vying for top seed in East with rising Devils on tap

The Carolina Hurricanes are comfortably in first place in the Metropolitan Division and battling for the top spot in the Eastern Conference as they get ready to host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 27
Hurricanes’ 3 Potential Opponents in Round 1 of the 2026 Playoffs

Hurricanes’ 3 Potential Opponents in Round 1 of the 2026 Playoffs

With 11 games left in the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes are in position to face a wild-card team in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jordan Staal News / The Hockey Writers / March 25
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Makes Case to Win the Selke Trophy

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Makes Case to Win the Selke Trophy

In a season where the Carolina Hurricanes are en route to their eighth consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff appearance, there has been a plethora of contributions up and down the lineup.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Charles-Alexis Legault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24
Hurricanes Reassign Charles-Alexis Legault

Hurricanes Reassign Charles-Alexis Legault

6:15 PM: Legault has been re-assigned to Chicago within hours, per the team. Carolina moves forward with six healthy defensemen on their roster, suggesting Gostisbehere could return Saturday against New Jersey.

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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

Charles-Alexis Legault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24
Hurricanes Recall Charles-Alexis Legault

Hurricanes Recall Charles-Alexis Legault

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they have recalled defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault from their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Legault, 22, made his NHL debut earlier this season but has spent most of the year at the AHL level.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 24
Habs In Tough VS. Hurricanes Tonight

Habs In Tough VS. Hurricanes Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (38-21-10) will have a very tough test tonight as they host the Carolina Hurricanes (45-19-6), who are currently the top team in the East.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / March 24
Why the Hurricanes rock the regular season, but fall flat in the playoffs

Why the Hurricanes rock the regular season, but fall flat in the playoffs

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have dominated the conversation around choking in the playoffs in recent years, the Carolina Hurricanes have quietly slid under the radar as perennial postseason disappointments.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / March 23
Why the Hurricanes leave a lot to be desired heading into playoffs

Why the Hurricanes leave a lot to be desired heading into playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are 45-19-6 with 96 points through 70 games, first in both the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. However, the Hurricanes have had less than stellar results in the last near decade.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / March 23
Sebastian Aho ecstatic that Hurriances will play Kraken twice in Finland

Sebastian Aho ecstatic that Hurriances will play Kraken twice in Finland

Hurricanes standout Sebastian Aho was beaming when he learned Monday that Carolina will face the Seattle Kraken in two games in his homeland of Finland next season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 23
Hurricanes’ Roster Age & Contract Balance Leaves Room to Extend Contention Window

Hurricanes’ Roster Age & Contract Balance Leaves Room to Extend Contention Window

In an era when there is no guarantee of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have remained competitive and are on their way to making their eighth straight postseason appearance.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 23
Hurricanes, Kraken to play pair of games in Finland in 2026-27

Hurricanes, Kraken to play pair of games in Finland in 2026-27

The Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken are heading overseas for two games in the 2026-27 NHL season, set to face off in competitive contests at the Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki on Nov.

Seth Jarvis News / Field Level Media / March 22
Seth Jarvis helps power Hurricanes past Penguins with 3-point game

Seth Jarvis helps power Hurricanes past Penguins with 3-point game

Seth Jarvis had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-1 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon. Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and an assist and Sebastian Aho, defenseman Jalen Chatfield and Mark Jankowski also scored for the Hurricanes, who have won four of their last five.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 22
Hurricanes strive to bolster lead over Penguins in Metropolitan

Hurricanes strive to bolster lead over Penguins in Metropolitan

The Carolina Hurricanes have won three of their last four games heading into Sunday afternoon's Metropolitan Division contest against the host Pittsburgh Penguins.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20
Hurricanes top Maple Leafs in OT, close in on 100 points

Hurricanes top Maple Leafs in OT, close in on 100 points

Alexander Nikishin scored at 0:41 of overtime Friday night and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Jordan Staal, Eric Robinson and K'Andre Miller also scored for the Hurricanes (44-19-6, 94 points), who have won two in a row.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / March 20
Carolina has a goalie problem with Bussi’s recent struggles

Carolina has a goalie problem with Bussi’s recent struggles

A feel-good story in this NHL season has seen some hardships as of late. Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi was one of the biggest names in the NHL this season thanks to a historic debut.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 20
NHL Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs, March 20

NHL Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs, March 20

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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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Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / March 18
NHL Fines Hurricanes Star Maximum Amount for High-Sticking

NHL Fines Hurricanes Star Maximum Amount for High-Sticking

The NHL Department of Player Safety issued a $5,000 fine to Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis. The punishment represents the maximum allowable amount under the collective bargaining agreement for a high-sticking infraction against Columbus Blue Jackets winger Conor Garland.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Carolina Hurricanes: Is Andrei Svechnikov Playing Tonight Against the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Carolina Hurricanes: Is Andrei Svechnikov Playing Tonight Against the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Carolina Hurricanes star Andrei Svechnikov scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Carolina will continue its road trip on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11
Assessing The Hurricanes’ Underwhelming Trade Deadline

Assessing The Hurricanes’ Underwhelming Trade Deadline

There have been many unpredictable developments in the NHL this season, especially in the Metropolitan Division, where the Penguins and Islanders are unexpectedly holding playoff spots while the Devils and Capitals appear to be out of the race.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10
Hurricanes’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

Hurricanes’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the stretch run of the NHL season in a comfortable position. They are in first place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with 88 points, a comfortable nine points ahead of the second-place Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29
Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

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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