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Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his second goal of the game at 3:29 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final on Saturday evening in Raleigh, N.C.

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Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

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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.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour throws support behind Frederik Andersen ahead of Game 2

Frederik Andersen has been the best goaltender in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but he had his worst outing of the postseason by far in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Rod Brind`Amour News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Why Hurricanes’ Rod Brind-Amour ran no-ice practice before Canadiens Game 2

The Carolina Hurricanes were dominated by the Montreal Canadiens on home ice in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina had not played in 11 days, and it certainly looked like it.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Carolina Hurricanes Fall To Montreal Canadiens In Shocking Game 1, Seek To Rebound In Game 2

The Carolina Hurricanes had a dominant performance in the first two rounds of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and had 11 days off between Round 2 and the Eastern Conference Finals.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / May 22

Everything we learned from the Canadiens’ convincing Game 1 win over the Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes made history in the first two rounds, becoming the first team in NHL history to sweep the first two rounds in a best-of-seven format.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Are the demons of the past a concern for Carolina?

The Carolina Hurricanes got off to a stellar start in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final against the Montreal Canadiens, hitting the back of the net in the opening minutes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 22

Canes out to rebound from first playoff loss, even series vs. Habs

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to bounce back from their most one-sided loss in more than two months when they face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday evening in Raleigh, N.C.

Taylor Hall News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall gets painfully honest on stunning Game 1 loss

The Carolina Hurricanes faced little adversity through the first two rounds of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but that changed quickly on Thursday night.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

3 Hurricanes most to blame after getting blitzed by Canadiens in Game 1

There was a thought going into the Eastern Conference Final that rust would be a huge factor going into Game 1 of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes had swept their first two opponents, reeling off four-game victories over the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Hurricanes played sloppy hockey in Game 1

The Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Final series to the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night in a 6-2 loss. Despite outshooting

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Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis goes full Captain Obvious after dismal Game 1 loss

It was a strange and unusual feeling for the Carolina Hurricanes, who lost for the first time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after having easily swept their way through the first two rounds.

Jaccob Slavin News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

‘Never seen that in eight years’: Hurricanes coach Brind’Amour on Slavin’s Game 1 performance vs. Canadiens

Well, that was one to forget. The Carolina Hurricanes lost 6-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Final matchup to the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night, with top defender Jaccob Slavin posting a minus-four rating in 20:49 of ice time.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Carolina aware the Canadiens just exposed the its big weakness

The Carolina Hurricanes entered the 2026 Eastern Conference Final as heavy favorites against the Montreal Canadiens. Many fans were already looking past Montreal, spending the days leading up to the series suggesting an undefeated Hurricanes team might make easy work of a tired Canadiens group who had just gone seven games with the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 6-2 Game 1 Loss to Canadiens

Well, the day has finally come: the Carolina Hurricanes lost a game in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. No team has ever gone 16-0, and the Hurricanes will be another team added to that list.

Jaccob Slavin News / ESPN / May 22

Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game

Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21

Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue in Game 1 loss

Winners, losers from Thursday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals began on Thursday night, and it was a wildly impressive win by the Montreal Canadiens as they dominated the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2, to take a 1-0 series lead.

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NHL News / The Lead / May 21

Depth Scoring Will Play a Key Role Hurricanes-Candiens Series

The Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the long-awaited Eastern Conference Final. With the Canadiens coming off their second emotional Game 7 win, ending in OT, and facing the well-rested, undefeated Hurricanes, this series is already off to an interesting start.

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The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 20

Hurricanes brush off layoff, face speedy Canadiens in Game 1

The Carolina Hurricanes finally return to game action on Thursday. Key word: Finally. The Hurricanes have been awaiting their opposition for the Eastern Conference finals since May 9, and the respite ends when they take on Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Hurricanes Sign Swedish Defenseman Noel Fransén to a 3-Year ELC

Even on the eve of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens, the Carolina Hurricanes’ front office continues to be busy. After

Noel Fransen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Hurricanes Sign Noel Fransen To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Noel Fransen to a three-year entry-level contract. The 20-year-old will make $850,000 in 2026-27, $900,000 in 2027-28, and $950,000 in 2028-29 at the NHL level.

Frederik Andersen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Hurricanes To Wait Until After Playoffs To Talk New Deal For Frederik Andersen

The Hurricanes find themselves on a long break between rounds. As a result of starting the second round early, sweeping Philadelphia, and seeing Montreal and Buffalo go to seven games, they now find themselves with the longest break between series in modern NHL history, according to The Athletic’s James Mirtle (Twitter link).

Charlie Cerrato News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Hurricanes Sign Charlie Cerrato To Entry-Level Deal

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward prospect Charlie Cerrato to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal includes $2.525MM in total salary at the NHL level, $85K per season in the AHL, and $220K in signing bonuses.