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Hurricanes’ Logan Stankoven already scouting Golden Knights ahead of Stanley Cup Final

Hurricanes’ Logan Stankoven already scouting Golden Knights ahead of Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are skating on in the NHL playoffs, all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in that final.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Why Frederik Andersen must win Conn Smythe if Hurricanes capture Stanley Cup

Why Frederik Andersen must win Conn Smythe if Hurricanes capture Stanley Cup

If the Carolina Hurricanes lift the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006, the Conn Smythe Trophy talk should begin and end with one name: Frederik Andersen.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Conference Final 6-1 Game 5 Clinch

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Conference Final 6-1 Game 5 Clinch

After 20 long years, the Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final. Following their Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Hurricanes pulled off the gentleman sweep, ending the series in five games.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Rod Brind’Amour’s bold K’Andre Miller claim after Hurricanes win East Final

Rod Brind’Amour’s bold K’Andre Miller claim after Hurricanes win East Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina eliminated the Montreal Canadiens from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, with a 6-1 victory.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Hurricanes Players & Brind’Amour Discuss Eastern Conference Final Win

Hurricanes Players & Brind’Amour Discuss Eastern Conference Final Win

After an emotional 6-1 Game 5 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes that punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 20 years, players and head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media to share their thoughts on a wide range of topics.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Hurricanes HC Rod Brind’Amour reveals what makes Stanley Cup trip special for fans

Hurricanes HC Rod Brind’Amour reveals what makes Stanley Cup trip special for fans

The Carolina Hurricanes secured their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 20 years with a convincing 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Friday night.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / May 30
Hurricanes Vs. Canadiens Game 5 Recap: Canes Dominate, Stanley Cup Final Ahead

Hurricanes Vs. Canadiens Game 5 Recap: Canes Dominate, Stanley Cup Final Ahead

This is the Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 5 recap, the next chapter of the NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Final. The Montreal Canadiens travelled south of the border to take on the Carolina Hurricanes and their 3-1 series advantage.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 30
Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes, fresh off winning the Eastern Conference championship on Friday, are sizable favorites to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

Taylor Hall News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Taylor Hall reveals when Hurricanes took over East Final vs. Canadiens

Taylor Hall reveals when Hurricanes took over East Final vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are Eastern Conference champions after a dominant showing in the East Final against the Montreal Canadiens. Taylor Hall led the charge in Game 5 on Friday night with three points.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Hurricanes’ Freddie Andersen hopes he made Claude Lemieux proud with Game 5 win

Hurricanes’ Freddie Andersen hopes he made Claude Lemieux proud with Game 5 win

The hockey world was stunned on Thursday when news broke that Claude Lemieux had died at the age of 60. A known agitator and four-time Stanley Cup champion in his playing days, Lemieux became a player agent after hanging up his skates.

Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29
Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on finally making SCF after past failures

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on finally making SCF after past failures

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina dominated the Habs on Friday night to secure their spot in the Final.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29
Otherworldly Frederik Andersen stat shows why Hurricanes won East Final

Otherworldly Frederik Andersen stat shows why Hurricanes won East Final

For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, completing the five-game series victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final on Friday evening with a convincing 6-1 victory at Lenovo Center.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / May 30
Hurricanes rout Canadiens, reach third Stanley Cup Final in franchise history

Hurricanes rout Canadiens, reach third Stanley Cup Final in franchise history

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to their third Stanley Cup Final after beating the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30
Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set. 

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Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

After their morning skate, some players, along with Rod Brind’Amour, met with a large contingent of media, from the U.S. and Canada, ahead of their Game 5 showdown with the Montreal Canadiens.

Sean Walker News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Balancing Fatherhood & Hockey in 2026 Playoffs

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Balancing Fatherhood & Hockey in 2026 Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. They’ve won three in a row in the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens and head into Game 5 on Friday night, leading the series 3-1.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28
Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Frederik Andersen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
Andersen sets Hurricanes franchise playoff shutout record

Andersen sets Hurricanes franchise playoff shutout record

A little bit of history has been made by a player who is a key part of his team’s deep run in these Stanley Cup Playoffs. In making 18 saves in a 4-0 victory

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 27
First-period spree brings Hurricanes to verge of Stanley Cup Final

First-period spree brings Hurricanes to verge of Stanley Cup Final

The visiting Hurricanes scored three times in less than three minutes in the first period and Frederik Andersen made 18 saves, lifting Carolina to a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27
Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

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Mikko Rantanen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Last season, few players were in the news more than Mikko Rantanen. Obviously, when a player hasn’t signed a contract, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding them.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27
The Hurricanes are exposing something big about the Canadiens

The Hurricanes are exposing something big about the Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes have been pelting Montreal with nonstop shots, while the Canadiens are doing the opposite: fewer attempts, but trying to make each one count.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to record at least five game-winning goals in their Stanley Cup Playoff career can you name in eight minutes?

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 25
Svechnikov’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes to 2-1 series lead over Canadiens

Svechnikov’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes to 2-1 series lead over Canadiens

After the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens split the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final in Raleigh, the series shifted to the Mecca of hockey for a crucial Game 3 at Bell Centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26
Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

There's no time like overtime for the Carolina Hurricanes. 

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25
Hurricanes Adjustments Ahead of Game 3

Hurricanes Adjustments Ahead of Game 3

With the Eastern Conference Final series tied at one game a piece, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to maintain several key aspects of their game while tinkering with a few key areas.

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