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Hurricanes Sit Alone Atop of Eastern Conference with 5-2 Win Over Red Wings

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Detroit Red Wings in the first game back from the Winter Break for both teams. They were both sitting atop of the Eastern Conference with 47 points.

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Hurricanes snap skid with 3-goal 2nd period vs. Wings

Shayne Gostisbehere's goal and first of two assists came in a three-goal second period for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 5-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Hurricanes’ Depth Needs to Pick up the Slack Following Seth Jarvis’ Injury

The 2025-26 season has been an interesting one for the Carolina Hurricanes. While they sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with 47 points, tied with the Detroit Red Wings, they’ve also been dealing with the injury bug.

Jeremy Bracco News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs’ Prospect Jeremy Bracco?

Jeremy Bracco has always stuck with me. Not because he failed, exactly — but because he never quite fit the easy boxes we like to put prospects in. When I first wrote about him, he felt like one of those players you quietly root for.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24

Hurricanes Nearly Pulled Off Surprise Center Trade Before Roster Freeze

The Carolina Hurricanes were closer than expected to landing a major upgrade down the middle earlier this season — and it came at the expense of a familiar name.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 24

Hurricanes Reportedly Tried To Swap Kotkaniemi For Danault

In a recent episode of Oilersnation Everyday, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported on a recent trade that didn’t go through. Pagnotta suggested that before ultimately dealing him to the Montreal Canadiens, the Los Angeles Kings had conversations regarding Phillip Danault with the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Panthers Complete Comeback Again Against Hurricanes, Winning 5-2

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night (Dec. 23) for one last game before the Winter Break. These two teams met on Dec. 19, when the Panthers came back to win in a shootout.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / December 22

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis, Jaccob Slavin out week-to-week

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that forward Seth Jarvis and defenseman Jaccob Slavin are considered week-to-week, both with upper-body injuries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

The Carolina Hurricanes Lead the Metro but Aren’t Without Injury Troubles

With the holidays, we would like to bring good news, but maybe it is a chance to for those players, although they would rather be playing, to spend some extra time with family.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Hurricanes Jarvis, Slavin both week-to-week with upper-body injuries

The Carolina Hurricanes shared an update on Monday regarding two injured star players, Jaccob Slavin and Seth Jarvis. According to the team, both players will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis with upper-body injuries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Jaccob Slavin, Seth Jarvis Out Week-To-Week

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that two key players are out week-to-week with respective upper-body injuries: Jaccob Slavin and Seth Jarvis. The announcement of Jarvis’ injury does not come as any great surprise.

Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Hurricanes’ Bradly Nadeau Again Making a Case for Top-Six Role

Despite the Carolina Hurricanes blowing two three-goal leads in their recent back-to-back, there were some silver linings to look upon. The power play has scored nine goals in its last nine games, in addition to three in the previous two.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Hurricanes Recall Bradly Nadeau, Place Seth Jarvis On IR

More bad news has come through for the Carolina Hurricanes. Top winger Seth Jarvis will be forced out for an extended period after crashing into the net post in overtime of Friday’s loss to the Florida Panthers.

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Seth Jarvis News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

Hurricanes place Seth Jarvis on injured reserve, recall Bradley Nadeau

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed Seth Jarvis on injured reserve after sustaining an injury in Friday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers, with the team using the free roster spot to recall Bradley Nadeau from the Chicago Wolves.

Seth Jarvis News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Carolina Hurricanes Top-Scorer Out For Near Future

The Carolina Hurricanes could be without one of their key players for a while. News emerged on Saturday that leading goal-scorer Seth Jarvis will be “out for a while.” This is due to an undisclosed injury that suffered on Friday night against the Florida Panthers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

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The Carolina Hurricanes have had another excellent start to their season, as their 22-9-2 record has them first in the Eastern Conference by a five-point margin.

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Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Seth Jarvis will be ‘out for a while’ for Hurricanes after scary injury

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis had a scary-looking play when he collided with the net off a rush in overtime in Friday night’s game against the Florida Panthers.

Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis Injured, To Miss Time

Carolina Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis injured, 'going to be out for a while' says HC Rod Brind’Amour

A significant injury has occurred tonight as Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis left tonight’s game after taking a hard spill into the net, as seen in a clip shared by Sportsnet.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Hurricanes Could Clear Goalie Logjam, 2 Canadian Teams Make Sense

The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in an unusual but enviable position: they have too much goaltending. With rookie Brandon Bussi bursting onto the scene and Pyotr Kochetkov continuing to solidify his role, Carolina is currently carrying three NHL-caliber goalies.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 18

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes could have a goaltender to move

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Carolina Hurricanes claimed goaltender Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers back on October 5th, and he’s been on a roll ever since.

Jordan Martinook News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook suffers lower-body injury in win over Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes kept their winning streak rolling with a 4-1 road win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. However, the victory came at the cost of forward and alternate captain Jordan Martinook, who exited the game in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / December 17

Sebastian Aho scores twice as Hurricanes top Predators to win fifth straight

Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist for the Carolina Hurricanes, who extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 victory over the host Nashville Predators on Wednesday.

Brandon Bussi News / EasySportz / December 15

Brandon Bussi is Saving The Brind’Amour Blueprint in Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — If the Carolina Hurricanes’ season needed a reminder that hockey still rewards persistence, patience and a little stubborn belief, it arrived wearing goalie pads and an unassuming grin.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / December 12

Hurricanes Sign Rookie Defenseman to Four-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they've signed defenseman Joel Nystrom to a four-year, $4.9 million contract extension running through the 2029-30 season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Inside The Rink / December 12

Brandon Bussi Fastest Goalie to Ten Wins Ever

The Carolina Hurricanes picked up their second straight win last night with a 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals. Hurricanes’ goalie Brandon Bussi got the start in net, and he picked up his tenth win in his 11th career start, which is the fastest any goalie has ever reached.