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Hurricanes Announce Alexander Nikishin News Before Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes made quick work of their first-round opponents and clinched their place in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after sweeping the Ottawa Senators.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, completing a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators in quick fashion.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

How the Hurricanes Can Have Success in Round 2 Regardless of Opponent

While the Carolina Hurricanes are still waiting for their second-round opponent, there are some positive takeaways from their Round 1 sweep of the Ottawa Senators.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Hurricanes hopeful Ehlers, Nikishin will be ready for Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes showed some optimism on the status of two key injured players as they wait to find out who their opponent will be in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Hurricanes’ Penalty Kill Dominated the Senators’ Power Play

If I told you the Carolina Hurricanes‘ penalty kill was spectacular and a key contributor to their success, you could pick any of the team’s last eight playoff appearances and be justified in guessing that was what I was referring to.

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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.

Charles-Alexis Legault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Hurricanes Recall Charles-Alexis Legault

The Carolina Hurricanes shared earlier today that Charles-Alexis Legault has been recalled from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. With Chicago currently in the Calder Cup playoffs, it’s an inopportune time.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Does a quick first round boost the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup chances?

The Carolina Hurricanes dispatched the Ottawa Senators with ease in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sweeping them while holding them to just five goals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Hurricanes’ Second Line Played Key Role in Sweep of Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the second round, sweeping the Ottawa Senators. They’ve become the first team to advance, and they await the winner of the Battle of Pennsylvania.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 26

Carolina Hurricanes Extinguish the Ottawa Senators’ Playoff Run In Game 4

Although the Ottawa Senators played a good game on April 25, they lost 4-2 on home ice in Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes, which was very physical and featured several fights.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of Round 1

The first Stanley Cup Playoff edition of 3 Stars is here, and what a Round 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead of winning the series in six or seven games as most predicted, they swept the Ottawa Senators after their 4-2 win on Saturday night.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Vintage Andersen Returns Just When Hurricanes Need Him Most

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is cooking right now. After a shaky regular season and questions about whether he still had it as a goalie, he’s been the difference-maker for the Hurricanes in this first-round tilt with Ottawa.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that defenseman Alexander Nikishin has been diagnosed with a concussion after taking a heavy hit from Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven during Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Hurricanes Complete Sweep Of Senators

After 2025’s first round of the NHL Playoffs had no sweeps, we have our first of 2026. The Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 win in Game 4 over the Ottawa Senators finished off their series as Logan Stankoven‘s go-ahead power play goal in the third period, and his fourth goal of the series would hold up as the series winner for Carolina.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Alexander Nikishin Leaves Game With Injury

Despite earning the sweep over the Ottawa Senators earlier today, it’s not all good news for the Carolina Hurricanes. Defenseman Alexander Nikishin exited the game early after being on the receiving end of a huge hit from Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Hurricanes sweep Senators to advance to second round

For the sixth season in a row, the Carolina Hurricanes will be a part of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes earned a 4-2 win

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

3 Takeaways Following Hurricanes’ 4-2 Win to Sweep the Senators

For the eighth consecutive time, the Carolina Hurricanes won at least one round in the playoffs. They are the third team to do so, joining the 1984-93 & 1951-60 Montreal Canadiens and the 1973-81 Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Hurricanes sweep Senators in first-round series

Logan Stankoven's power-play goal midway through the third period broke a tie for Carolina, and the Hurricanes never trailed in defeating host Ottawa 4-2 on Saturday afternoon to eliminate the Senators from the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

With their 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a four-game sweep that turned out to be an absolutely disastrous showing by the team's best players.

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Nikolaj Ehlers News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Ehlers sidelined as Hurricanes try to close out the series

The Hurricanes headed into Ottawa on Saturday with a chance to finish their first‑round series, but they had to do it without Nikolaj Ehlers. The winger was ruled out with a lower‑body injury, and the team didn’t offer any details on when it happened or how long he might be out.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 25

Carolina Hurricanes Look Like Cup Favorites

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are not hinting at contender status anymore. They are playing like a team that expects to be the last one skating.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Hurricanes looking to finish off sweep of Senators

The Ottawa Senators will be in danger of elimination when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23

Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win

Logan Stankoven scored for the third straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes put the Senators on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round in Ottawa on Thursday.

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The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal sends perfect message to Jordan Martinook after Game 2 double OT winner

It wasn’t easy, but the Carolina Hurricanes accomplished their first goal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: win the first two games at home. The Canes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in double overtime of Game 2 on Monday night, with Jordan Martinook playing hero late in the fifth period.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win

The Carolina Hurricanes dealt the Ottawa Senators a possibly devastating blow in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the first instant classic of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brady Tkachuk sent wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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