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Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi becomes first goalie in NHL history to win 10 of first 11 games

Brandon Bussi has made NHL history, as he’s become the first goalie in NHL history to win 10 of the first 11 games of his career. Bussi has consistently provided the Carolina Hurricanes with exactly the level of goaltending that they need for almost the entirety of the season with his 10-1-0 record in 11 games.

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Bussi Makes History as the Hurricanes Defeat the Capitals 3-2 in a Shootout

After their seven-game homestand, the Carolina Hurricanes traveled to Washington, D.C. to take on the Washington Capitals. The last time these two teams met, the Capitals defeated the Hurricanes 4-1 on Nov.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 11

Hurricanes take top spot in East with shootout win over Capitals

Seth Jarvis scored the only tally in the shootout to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 road win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. The victory moved the Canes into first place in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 10

Hurricanes visit surging Capitals with first place on the line

In a crucial division rivalry, the Carolina Hurricanes travel to face the red-hot Washington Capitals on Thursday. The Hurricanes are 4-2-0 in their last six games and sit a point behind the Capitals in the standings.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

What do Hurricanes, Sabres do about three-way goalie tandems?

Sometimes, having too much talent can end up being a problem. The Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres find themselves in predicaments thanks to how they’ve approached their goaltending situations.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Hurricanes Cap Off 20th Anniversary Celebration with 4-1 Win Over Blue Jackets

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets for the first of four meetings during the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were playing in their second game honoring the 20th Anniversary of the 2005-06 Stanley Cup team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9

Hurricanes conclude homestand with 4-1 win over Blue Jackets

Eric Robinson scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes went on to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Inside The Rink / December 8

AHL: Carolina Hurricanes Top Prospect Named AHL Player of the Week

The Chicago Wolves kicked off December going 2-1-0. They lost to the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday, 5-0. Over the weekend, they had a series against the Milwaukee Admirals in which they swept that outscoring them 11-6.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Jackson Blake’s 3-Point Night Leads Hurricanes to 6-3 Win Over Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Nashville Predators for their first of two meetings during the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were looking to get back in the win column after their 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night (Dec.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 6

Hurricanes jump out to 5-goal lead, cool off Predators

Jackson Blake notched two goals and an assist the Carolina Hurricanes blasted the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C. Nikolaj Ehlers provided a goal and two assists and Taylor Hall, William Carrier and Sebastian Aho also scored for the Hurricanes, who registered more than one power-play goal for the first time this season.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Hurricanes activate forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi from IR

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi from injured reserve. He missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury sustained while blocking a shot from Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek on Nov.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / December 5

Hurricanes going through goalie debate with trending Preds up next

The Carolina Hurricanes are carrying three goalies on the roster, but the matter of finding the one most suitable for certain games might be their biggest task.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Frederik Andersen’s not sweating recent slump after brutal Maple Leafs loss

The last team that Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Frederik Andersen wants to have a poor start against is the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former Toronto backstopper had a tumultuous tenure with the team and became the scapegoat for a couple of poor postseason performances.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Hurricanes must not trade Andrei Svechnikov amid rumors

It was a difficult start to the season for Andrei Svechnikov, which sparked serious trade rumors around his future with the Carolina Hurricanes. The lack of production to start the year, which included no points in his first eight games, led head coach Rod Brind’Amour to cut his ice time.