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Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi’s success proves development isn’t always linear

The Carolina Hurricanes are spending another season at or near the very top of the Eastern Conference standings, but they’ve done it in more of an unconventional way this season.

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Brandon Bussi Shoves Tage Thompson in a Locker, Powers Canes to Win

RALEIGH, N.C. — Monday night’s win over the Buffalo Sabres wasn’t just another victory for the Carolina Hurricanes — it was a performance shaped in the crease by an emerging star between the pipes.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi may have made the save of the year on Sabres’ Tage Thompson

The Carolina Hurricanes keep on rolling. On Sunday, they extended their winning streak to three games after taking care of business at Lenovo Center in Raleigh against the visiting Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 2-1 Win Over Sabres

For the final time during the 2025-26 regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes took on the Buffalo Sabres. Both teams have won in the previous two meetings.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19

Hurricanes stay hot on home ice, nip Sabres

Seth Jarvis broke a third-period tie and Andrei Svechnikov had a goal and an assist in the Carolina Hurricanes' 2-1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Eric Robinson News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Hurricanes’ Eric Robinson exits game against Sabres with injury

In a matinee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Carolina Hurricanes lost winger Eric Robinson to an upper-body injury. During the first period of the Hurricanes’

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 18

Meier Scores Lone Goal, Svechnikov Hat Trick

The Devils suffered a tough home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Running into a divisional rival like Carolina, as they were starting to build momentum, was a challenge.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / January 17

Andrei Svechnikov's hat trick carries Hurricanes past Devils

Andrei Svechnikov scored a hat trick as the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils in a gritty battle on Saturday night in Newark, N.J.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Nikolaj Ehlers’ immediate reaction to 1st hat trick with Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t hold back against a shorthanded Florida Panthers team on Friday night, demolishing the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions 9-1 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 9-1 Rout of Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes exercised their demons on Friday night (Jan. 16) against the Florida Panthers, defeating them 9-1 in an absolute rout. After blowing two leads back in December, they needed to get their redemption against the Panthers, and they did that in a big way.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers completes hat trick in rout of Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes made a statement Friday night, cruising to a 9-1 victory over the Florida Panthers at the Lenovo Center. Forward Nikolaj Ehlers led the charge with his sixth career NHL hat trick and his first as a Hurricane after signing a six-year, $51 million contract in the offseason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Hurricanes, after 9-goal explosion, take aim at Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes will be hard pressed to equal their latest goal output when they face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J. It's a quick turnaround for the Hurricanes, who played a home game on Friday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick helps Hurricanes dominate Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes exorcised some demons on Friday night, demolishing the back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers 9-1.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Hurricanes exorcise demons in demolition of Panthers

Nikolaj Ehlers had a hat trick to help the Carolina Hurricanes finally break through against the Florida Panthers, winning 9-1 on Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Hurricanes Recall Joel Nystrom, Place Noah Philp On Injured Reserve

With blueliner Shayne Gostisbehere out for tonight’s game against Florida, the Hurricanes have brought up some extra defensive depth. The team announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Joel Nystrom from AHL Chicago. To make room on the roster, center Noah Philp has been placed on injured reserve.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Hurricanes face Panthers, hope to brush off first shutout loss of season

The Carolina Hurricanes had extra time this week to ponder an unfortunate rarity. After being shutout victims for the first time this season, the Hurricanes will try to crank it up against the Florida Panthers on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Hurricanes Need to Stop Looking for 'Easy Wins' in Today’s Parity-Driven NHL

There are no “easy games” in today’s NHL. Back in the 1980s and up until the early 2000s, before the 2004-25 lockout, some games could declare a winner before puck drop.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

NHL Predictions: January 13th Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we provide analysis, insights, and predictions for upcoming NHL games. Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes make their lone regular season trip to St.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Hurricanes’ Dominant Top Line Opens the Door to Jarvis at Center

The Carolina Hurricanes have long had an issue at the second-line center slot. Interest in players like Elias Pettersson has been widely reported, but the Hurricanes may have found a more viable solution.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes May Deal Depth Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into 2026 and that means the hot stove talk is going to heat up. Trade talks usually intensify after the turn of the new year.

Jaccob Slavin News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin activated from IR, returns after missing 10 games

The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Jaccob Slavin from injured reserve on Saturday after missing 10 games with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Slavin has only played in five games in 2025-26, missing a total of 39 due to injury.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Something Is Shifting Trade-Wise for Jesperi Kotkaniemi in Carolina

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, one name to keep a close eye on is Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Already the subject of trade rumors in connection to a failed Phillip Danault trade, and the Hurricanes’ chase to land Quinn Hughes out of Vancouver.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Hurricanes need to take a big swing as East remains wide open

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a very strong start in the first half of 2025-26, going 25-14-3 with 53 points through their first 42 games, good for first in the Metropolitan Division and second in the Eastern Conference.

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