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The Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of taking a 3-0 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Ottawa Senators. It took double overtime for the Hurricanes to get the win in Game 2, as Jordan Martinook sent the home fans away happy.

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Hurricanes Depth Has Been Key to Taking Series Lead

As the Round 1 series shifts away from the cities they started in, the Carolina Hurricanes will make the trip to Ontario with a 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators.

Jordan Martinook News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook Finds a Way to Become Clutch at Opportune Times

If there is one player who flies under the radar until when needed most, look no further than the Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook. After his Game 2 double overtime heroics to give the Hurricanes the 3-2 win, it added to the lore of “Marty” in Carolina.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Double Overtime Win Over Senators

Unlike Game 1, where the Carolina Hurricanes won 2-0 in a shutout victory, Game 2 was chaotic as it gets. Between a plethora of missed calls on both sides, an overturned overtime game-winning goal, which led to a penalty shot, this game had everything.

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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.

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / April 21

NHL roundup: Hurricanes prevail in second OT, go up 2-0 vs. Sens

Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C.

Jordan Martinook News / Field Level Media / April 21

Jordan Martinook's goal in 2nd OT lifts Hurricanes over Senators

Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C.

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.

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Frederik Andersen News / Field Level Media / April 19

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes look to shut down Senators in Game 2

Finding space on the ice is expected to be an ongoing challenge for the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes in their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 19

Are the Hurricanes the Best Team in the East?

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes spent the regular season proving they were the class of the Eastern Conference. Now, in April, they look like something more: a team built for a deep playoff run.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 2-0 Shutout Win Over Senators

After days of waiting, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, they begin their quest for another deep playoff run in their eighth straight postseason under Rod Brind’Amour.

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Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff

It didn’t take long before sparks flew in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal providing the fireworks right from the opening game of the NHL postseason.

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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Frederik Andersen News / Field Level Media / April 18

Frederik Andersen, Canes shut out Senators in Game 1

Frederik Andersen made 22 saves and Logan Stankoven had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes overcame a slow start to defeat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off of winning their first regular season Eastern Conference title in franchise history, and have their sights firmly set on making another deep run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 17

Hurricanes brace for stern challenge vs. surging Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes worked all season to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and now they turn their attention to the next phase of the season on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

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The NHL regular season has just wrapped up, and the chase for the Stanley Cup will begin Saturday with the Ottawa Senators kicking things off against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.

Devils Name Sunny Mehta General Manager

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / April 15

Did the Carolina Hurricanes Get Screwed?

RALEIGH, N.C. — The regular-season résumé says contender. The playoff draw says trouble. Carolina Hurricanes finished the regular season with 113 points and the kind of consistency that usually earns a manageable first-round opponent.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov to make first start in 46 games

He’s back. Ahead of the team’s final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Tuesday night, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will be between the pipes against the New York Islanders.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Hurricanes Recall Joel Nystrom, Ronan Seeley

The Hurricanes announced a pair of roster moves this morning. Defensemen Joel Nystrom and Ronan Seeley have been summoned from AHL Chicago, likely to permit the Canes to rest some more blue-liners for tonight’s regular-season finale against the Islanders.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Hurricanes Recall Pyotr Kochetkov, Felix Unger Sorum

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that netminder Pyotr Kochetkov and winger Felix Unger Sorum were recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Carolina Hurricanes clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference

It’s been a clinch-happy couple of weeks for the Carolina Hurricanes, who went from securing their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to clinching the Metropolitan Division title in a matter of days.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Carolina Hurricanes Reassign Josiah Slavin

The AHL’s Chicago Wolves are getting their captain back. Yesterday evening, in a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes shared that they’ve returned forward Josiah Slavin to AHL Chicago.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Hurricanes assign Pyotr Kochetkov to AHL for conditioning stint

Some surprising news for one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this close to the postseason. On Friday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced that the team has assigned goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on a conditioning stint.