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On YouTubeJordan Staal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes have finally lost a playoff game this postseason. Carolina fell to Juraj Slafkovsky and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud
The Carolina Hurricanes are not beating the allegations. After winning 53 games and collecting 113 points in the 2025-26 NHL regular season and going undefeated
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21
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.
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.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes are back in action after a long delay in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 of the 2026 East Final against the Montreal Canadiens is just their ninth game since April 17th.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
2 Hurricanes bold predictions for East Final vs. Canadiens
The stage is officially set for the Eastern Conference Final, and it will be the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Montreal Canadiens in a series that begins on Wednesday evening from Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Hurricanes’ social media getting itchy for Game 1 after historic break
It’s been quite a while since the Carolina Hurricanes last played a game — 12 days to be exact. Their most recent tilt was Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on May 9 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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.
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?
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho Has Chance to Rebound After Underwhelming Postseason Start
The Carolina Hurricanes finally know their opponents for the Eastern Conference Final. For the third time in franchise history, the Hurricanes will face off with the Montreal Canadiens.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Hurricanes’ X-factor in East Final vs. Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes have to feel good about what they have accomplished to this point in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They took care of business against the Ottawa Senators in four straight games in the opening round.
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 / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Hurricanes sign Noel Fransen to entry-level contract
The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Noel Fransen to a three-year, entry-level contract. Fransen, the Hurricanes’ third-round pick at No.
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Hurricanes Seeking Breakthough in Conference Final Against Canadiens
After another long wait between rounds, the Carolina Hurricanes know their Eastern Conference Final opponent. For the third time since relocation, the Hurricanes will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens series preview
Carolina Hurricanes: 1st in Metropolitan Division, 113 points Montreal Canadiens: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 106 points Winning any round during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, let alone two, typically requires all manner of high drama, from wince-inducing physical sacrifice to epic in-game comebacks.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / May 19
2026 Eastern Conference Final Preview: Hurricanes Vs. Canadiens
The 2026 Eastern Conference Final has all the ingredients of a classic playoff series. The Carolina Hurricanes enter the matchup as one of the NHL’s deepest and most structured teams, while the Montreal Canadiens continue their surprising postseason run behind a rising young core and confident offensive play.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 19
Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final
The FanDuel betting lines for the NHL's conference finals couldn't be clearer: The money is on a Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup Final. If the money is right, this would mark the first time since 2001 that the top seed from each conference made the Stanley Cup Final.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
2025-26 Hurricanes Are Built for the Stanley Cup Final
While we finally have the Eastern Conference Final schedule and start times, we’re still waiting to see who the Carolina Hurricanes will face. For the third time in the last four seasons, the Hurricanes are knocking on the door to make the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006.
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).
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 17
Hurricanes set modern record for longest wait between playoff series
The Carolina Hurricanes have had to wait quite a while to play hockey again. So much so, it’s set the modern record for the longest wait between a series.
Mark Jankowski News / Field Level Media / May 11
Hurricanes ink F Mark Jankowski to 2-year extension
Amidst an unbeaten run through two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes are also setting up for their future. The team announced Monday it has signed forward Mark Jankowski to a two-year extension worth $3.7 million through the 2027-28 season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9
Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch
Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 'No.1 NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 63 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
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