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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.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / February 1

2 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes were looking to win their third straight game on Saturday night (Jan. 31) against the Washington Capitals. They had a six-game point streak heading into the final matchup of the regular season between the two teams.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Capitals Stun Hurricanes with 4-3 Win in D.C. Saturday

WASHINGTON, D.C. — What looked like a routine afternoon for the Carolina Hurricanes — cruising to an easy win after jumping to a 3–0 lead — turned into a classic “Capitals find a way” story Saturday night at Capital One Arena.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 31

1 trade Hurricanes must make before NHL Olympic break

The NHL will freeze its rosters on February 4th in advance of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. As a result, there is little time left for teams across the NHL to make their moves before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in March.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Preview: 1/31

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5) bring their Metropolitan Division-leading record into Capital One Arena tonight to face the Washington Capitals (26-22-7) with 5 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Hurricanes Goalie Continues Historic Run as Team Eyes Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes are once again in the mix for top Eastern Conference Stanley Cup contenders. The Canes are at the top of the Metropolitan Division as the 2026 Winter Olympics approaches, and another division title is in Carolina's sights.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30

Hurricanes, Capitals renew division rivalry after gutsy wins

The Carolina Hurricanes got the better of the Washington Capitals during last year's playoffs, winning the best-of-seven series in five games. Now the Metropolitan Division rivals will meet for the third time this season on Saturday in the nation's capital.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

2 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 5-4 Comeback Win Over Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Utah Mammoth for their first meeting of the 2025-26 season on Thursday night (Jan. 29) at the Lenovo Center. It was their annual Whalers Night, as they wore the retro white Hartford Whalers jerseys.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Hurricanes HC Rod Brind’Amour is calling for more after Andrei Svechnikov’s big game

In a contest destined for the record books, the Carolina Hurricanes engineered a scarcely believable comeback Thursday night, overturning a two-goal deficit inside the final two minutes to defeat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in regulation at Lenovo Center.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

NHL Rumours: Extension Talks with Carolina Hurricanes Goalie

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing the Winter Olympic break and that means general managers are going to get busy. The rosters freeze just before the games, but that doesn’t mean that extension talks can’t happen.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Hurricanes stun Mammoth despite 2-goal deficit in last 2 minutes

Metropolitan Division leaders Carolina Hurricanes shouldn’t have won Thursday night’s game against the Utah Mammoth, but they did in the most stunning of ways.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi becomes fastest goalie to 20 wins in NHL history

The Carolina Hurricanes made history in multiple ways with their dramatic 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. By erasing a late 4-2 deficit, they became the first team of the salary cap era to earn a regulation win in a game in which they trailed by multiple goals with under two minutes remaining.

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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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Hurricanes score three in final two minutes to steal one from Mammoth

Jordan Staal's goal with 29.4 seconds to play capped Carolina's three-goal outburst in the final two minutes in the Hurricanes' 5-4 comeback victory against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Brandon Bussi News / The Lead / January 29

Brandon Bussi Has Taken the NHL by Storm

The Hurricanes came into the season with a solidified goaltending tandem of Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen. With questions about Andersen’s inconsistent health, the organization knew it needed depth.

Shayne Gostisbehere News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Hurricanes’ Gostisbehere to return to lineup against Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to get a key contributor back into their lineup on Thursday night. After the morning skate earlier Thursday, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told the media, including team reporter Walt Ruff, that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will draw back in after missing each of the team’s past five games.