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Hurricanes outlast Lightning for their fourth straight win

The Carolina Hurricanes outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Thursday with Sebastian Aho scoring the game-winner with 13 minutes left. The Hurricanes scored three of their goals in the first seven minutes of the game.

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Sebastian Aho goal helps Hurricanes edge Lightning

Carolina's Sebastian Aho broke a third-period tie with a power-play goal after the Hurricanes had a three-goal lead vanish in Thursday night's 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top two teams in Raleigh, N.C.

Brandon Bussi News / The Lead / February 26

Brandon Bussi Has Earned Vezina Trophy Consideration

As the NHL season returns, there are numerous storylines. How will Artemi Panarin fare now that he’s with the Los Angeles Kings? Will the Colorado Avalanche keep up their historic play?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Hurricanes Notebook: 3 Players to Watch with 25 Games Remaining

After three weeks without NHL hockey, it’s finally back. More importantly, Carolina Hurricanes hockey is back. The Hurricanes have 25 games remaining in their regular season schedule before the start of the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Seth Jarvis shares unserious plan for his silver medal

Team Canada failed to win the medal it set out to win at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Instead, the Canadians flew back home with the next-best thing — a silver medal — after losing, 2-1, to Jack Hughes and Team USA in the gold-medal match on Sunday.

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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

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26

Hurricanes eager to regain pre-Olympic form vs. streaking Lightning

The Olympic afterglow is bound to be burning when the Tampa Bay Lightning face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C. It will be the first game since the Olympic break for the Hurricanes, who had several players participating in the Milan Cortina Games in Italy and three medalists.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Carolina Hurricanes Sweep the Medal Podium at Milano-Cortina

As the dust settled, the USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim the gold medal. While those two won the gold and silver medals, Team Finland won the bronze on Saturday, Feb.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

1 player Hurricanes must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference at this time. They entered the NHL’s Olympic break sitting tied on points with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the top seed in the East.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Brandon Bussi prioritized security over money with extension

The Carolina Hurricanes got a tidy piece of business done during the Olympic break, as they announced on Monday that they have signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Brandon Bussi News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Hurricanes Secure Goaltending Position With Brandon Bussi Extension

Some say that “the buck stops here”. However, when it comes to the city of Raleigh, and more importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes, it’s more like “the bus stops here”.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Inks Contract Extension

The Olympics may be holding the attention of the hockey world. However, the Carolina Hurricanes have taken care of some business during the break. News emerged on Monday afternoon that goalie Brandon Bussi has signed a contract extension.

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Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 16

Hurricanes sign Brandon Bussi to three-year extension

A red-hot rookie is getting a nice payday. On Monday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced that the team has signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Brandon Bussi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 16

Hurricanes Sign Brandon Bussi To Three-Year Extension

The Hurricanes announced they’ve signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year extension. The deal is worth $1.9MM annually for a total value of $5.7MM.

Seth Jarvis News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis Makes Olympic Debut vs. Switzerland

Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis’ Olympic dreams have finally come true. After being a healthy scratch in Team Canada’s 5-0 win in the Olympic opener on Feb.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Hurricanes Reuniting With Vincent Trocheck Makes Sense

The NHL Trade Deadline is exactly three weeks from today, and while the Carolina Hurricanes are at the top of the Metropolitan Division with 78 points, they are looking to acquire talent to help them take the next step, namely a second-line center, preferably a right-handed shot.

Frederik Andersen News / Breakaway on SI / February 13

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen Won't Start for Denmark Against USA

Denmark coach Mikael Gath confirmed veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen, of the Carolina Hurricanes, will sit against the Americans this weekend, citing a difficult schedule that has the Danes playing back-to-back games with little turnaround time in Group C action.

Seth Jarvis News / Breakaway on SI / February 12

Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis Healthy Scratch in Team Canada Olympic Opener

Seth Jarvis, Travis Sanheim and Darcy Kuemper served as the healthy scratches for Team Canada’s opener against Czechia at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Grading 3 Carolina Hurricanes Players Heading Into the Olympic Break

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 / 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?

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.

Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Carolina Hurricanes 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.

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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Noah Philp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Hurricanes Place Noah Philp On Waivers

The Hurricanes have placed center Noah Philp on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He had been on injured reserve with a concussion; now that he’s healthy, he won’t be back with Carolina.