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Nikolaj Ehlers’ immediate reaction to 1st hat trick with Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t hold back against a shorthanded Florida Panthers team on Friday night, demolishing the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions 9-1 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh.

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3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 9-1 Rout of Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes exercised their demons on Friday night (Jan. 16) against the Florida Panthers, defeating them 9-1 in an absolute rout. After blowing two leads back in December, they needed to get their redemption against the Panthers, and they did that in a big way.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers completes hat trick in rout of Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes made a statement Friday night, cruising to a 9-1 victory over the Florida Panthers at the Lenovo Center. Forward Nikolaj Ehlers led the charge with his sixth career NHL hat trick and his first as a Hurricane after signing a six-year, $51 million contract in the offseason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Hurricanes, after 9-goal explosion, take aim at Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes will be hard pressed to equal their latest goal output when they face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J. It's a quick turnaround for the Hurricanes, who played a home game on Friday night.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick helps Hurricanes dominate Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes exorcised some demons on Friday night, demolishing the back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers 9-1.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Hurricanes exorcise demons in demolition of Panthers

Nikolaj Ehlers had a hat trick to help the Carolina Hurricanes finally break through against the Florida Panthers, winning 9-1 on Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Hurricanes Recall Joel Nystrom, Place Noah Philp On Injured Reserve

With blueliner Shayne Gostisbehere out for tonight’s game against Florida, the Hurricanes have brought up some extra defensive depth. The team announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Joel Nystrom from AHL Chicago. To make room on the roster, center Noah Philp has been placed on injured reserve.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Hurricanes face Panthers, hope to brush off first shutout loss of season

The Carolina Hurricanes had extra time this week to ponder an unfortunate rarity. After being shutout victims for the first time this season, the Hurricanes will try to crank it up against the Florida Panthers on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Hurricanes Need to Stop Looking for 'Easy Wins' in Today’s Parity-Driven NHL

There are no “easy games” in today’s NHL. Back in the 1980s and up until the early 2000s, before the 2004-25 lockout, some games could declare a winner before puck drop.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

NHL Predictions: January 13th Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we provide analysis, insights, and predictions for upcoming NHL games. Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes make their lone regular season trip to St.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Hurricanes’ Dominant Top Line Opens the Door to Jarvis at Center

The Carolina Hurricanes have long had an issue at the second-line center slot. Interest in players like Elias Pettersson has been widely reported, but the Hurricanes may have found a more viable solution.

Jaccob Slavin News / Field Level Media / January 11

Jaccob Slavin makes impact in return as Hurricanes edge Kraken

Jaccob Slavin returned to the lineup after another extended injury absence and assisted William Carrier's go-ahead goal with 6:10 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Jaccob Slavin News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Jaccob Slavin’s 300th Point Propels Hurricanes to 3-2 Win Over Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Seattle Kraken in their first meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were looking for their fourth straight win, while the Kraken were looking to get back in the win column.

Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Hurricanes getting huge Jaccob Slavin boost ahead of Kraken clash

The Carolina Hurricanes are the top team in the Metropolitan Division as they take the ice Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The Hurricanes have split their last 10 games, going 5-5-0, but they still lead the second-place New York Islanders by 4 points.