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Hurricanes’ Young Guns Taking Games to Another Level

As we’re down to the last 18 games of the regular season for the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve been one of the best teams in the NHL all season. From the veteran players to their young guns, everyone has been contributing to the Hurricanes making their way to an eighth consecutive playoff appearance.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Hurricanes hope to keep 'cashing in' vs. Blues

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to find answers as the regular season reaches its home stretch. They'll try to stay hot at home when the St. Louis Blues visit for Thursday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Assessing The Hurricanes’ Underwhelming Trade Deadline

There have been many unpredictable developments in the NHL this season, especially in the Metropolitan Division, where the Penguins and Islanders are unexpectedly holding playoff spots while the Devils and Capitals appear to be out of the race.

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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?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Hurricanes edge Penguins in shootout after late collapse

Jackson Blake scored the shootout winner as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 after blowing a two-goal lead late in regulation Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Four-Game Road Trip

After a hectic week between four games in Seattle and Western Canada, along with the trade deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes return home with four out of a possible eight points.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Is Brandon Bussi’s magical run coming to an end?

One of the feel-good stories in the NHL this year has started to stumble a little bit, and not at the best time during the season. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had an incredible start to his rookie season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Jackson Blake scores twice in 3rd as Hurricanes top Oilers

Jackson Blake scored two third-period goals and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Oilers 6-3 in Edmonton on Friday night. Nikolaj Ehlers scored his fifth goal in three games and added an assist for the Hurricanes, who have won seven of their last eight.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Depth Forward from Philadelphia

The Carolina Hurricanes are adding some depth to the bottom-part of the lineup. News emerged on Friday afternoon that the Hurricanes have acquired Nicolas Deslauriers from the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Hurricanes Add Physical Winger From Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes added some much needed physicality ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. The Hurricanes swung an in-division deal with the Philadelphia Flyers that bolstered Carolina's forward group.

Michael Bunting News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Michael Bunting gets traded ahead of NHL trade deadline for third straight season

Bunting, 30, was having a strong year in Nashville, heading into his third trip through free agency.

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / EasySportz / March 5

The Carolina Hurricanes Must Stop Their Braves 'Cult' Tactics

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have built one of the NHL’s most stable, respected organizations. They draft well. They develop talent. They make the playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5

Ignore Tripp Tracy, The Carolina Hurricanes Must Act Now to Have a Shot at the Cup

RALEIGH, N.C. — There may not be a more entertaining voice in hockey than Tripp Tracy. The longtime analyst for the Carolina Hurricanes is energetic, positive and deeply engaged with the fan base.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5

Rod Brind’Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes Family Must Make a Trade

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are doing it again. They are winning. They are organized. They are smart. And once again, they are staring at a trade deadline that will define whether this season is just another nice story — or the year they finally get serious about winning the Stanley Cup.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Hurricanes Owner Agrees to Sell Minority Stake at Record Valuation

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reportedly finalizing a deal to offload 12.5% of his franchise for a valuation that pegs the club at $2.66 billion.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Report: Tom Dundon to sell stake in Hurricanes at $2.66 billion valuation

According to a report from Sportico, Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has sold a minority stake in the team.

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi’s latest hot streak puts him in rare rookie company

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong run on Wednesday with a 6-4 road win against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, and rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi added another milestone performance during his breakout season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

NHL Predictions: March 4th, Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

3 Hurricanes Players Having Quietly Good Seasons

As we draw closer to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 38-16-6 record and 82 points. They have a firm grasp of the top spot in the Metropolitan Division and are in a fight for the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Hurricanes’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. Carolina is second in the Eastern Conference and is atop the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Stadium Rant / March 1

Dominant Carolina Hurricanes Are Cruising In The Metropolitan Division

The Carolina Hurricanes are perhaps one of the most underrated teams in the league, but they’re making their presence known with an impressive point streak.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Seth Jarvis shares unserious plan for his silver medal

Team Canada failed to win the medal it set out to win at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Instead, the Canadians flew back home with the next-best thing — a silver medal — after losing, 2-1, to Jack Hughes and Team USA in the gold-medal match on Sunday.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 17