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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.

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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.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3

Brisker pace could benefit both Hurricanes and Maple Leafs in matchup

The Carolina Hurricanes could benefit from a brisker pace after a bit of a slowdown. The Toronto Maple Leafs have sped up as well, so this could make for a good matchup when the teams meet Thursday night at Raleigh, N.C.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Report: Hurricanes’ Tom Dundon close to selling ‘significant’ stake in team

The Carolina Hurricanes may see a slight change in ownership. According to a report from CNBC’s Mike Ozanian, Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon is close to selling a significant portion of his stake in the team.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of November

The second edition of “3 Stars of the Month” returns for the 2025-26 season. During October, there was one new face to the series, along with two familiar ones.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Hurricanes Sign Hockey Canada Defendant to AHL Contract

Just as one member from the 2018 Hockey Canada trial is set to make his return to the NHL this week, another player has signed a professional contract.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Bussi & Ehlers’ Combined Efforts Lead Hurricanes to 1-0 Overtime Win Over Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Calgary Flames on Sunday, Nov. 30, as they wrapped up the second-to-last month of 2025. The Hurricanes were looking to build off their 5-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, Nov.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Field Level Media / November 30

Nikolaj Ehlers’ OT winner lifts Hurricanes past Flames in 1–0 duel

Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 2:08 remaining in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 1-0 victory against the Calgary Flames on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Confidence the key for both Hurricanes, Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes have found confidence in various ways at times this season, and that's important to coach Rod Brind'Amour. The Hurricanes will face a team riding its own form of confidence when the visiting Calgary Flames take the ice in Raleigh, N.C.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 29

Best Andrei Svechnikov destinations amid recent Hurricanes trade buzz

The Carolina Hurricanes are fighting for a postseason spot, but all the focus is on Andrei Svechnikov. The young winger has seen his ice time dip at points early in the 2025-26 season.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Seth Jarvis’ Hat Trick Leads Hurricanes to 5-1 Win Over Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Winnipeg Jets in a post-Thanksgiving showdown in their final meeting of the regular season. On Friday, Nov. 21, the Hurricanes defeated the Jets 4-3 and were looking to complete the season sweep.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / November 28

Seth Jarvis nets hat trick as Hurricanes pound Jets

Seth Jarvis scored a hat trick as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Friday night, their second victory over Winnipeg in eight days.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 28

Rangers Forward Remains Unfazed by Hurricanes' Shot Volume

The Carolina Hurricanes love to shoot the puck. It's not a secret, it's their identity. They fire pucks from everywhere, rack up absurd shot totals, and try to overwhelm opponents with sheer volume.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Hurricanes recall Justin Robidas, move Jesperi Kotkaniemi to IR

Since Kotkaniemi’s IR placement is retroactive to more than a week ago, he is eligible to be activated whenever he is ready to return to the ice.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov to miss time with undisclosed injury

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour told media members including team reporter Walt Ruff on Tuesday that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is out with an undisclosed injury.

Jaccob Slavin News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Carolina Hurricanes Need Jaccob Slavin’s Skillset as December Nears

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the week of American Thanksgiving with a 14-6-2 record, after grabbing five points on their recent four-game road trip. They’ve been finding ways to stay competitive, despite dealing with a slew of injuries through the first 22 games of the season.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Daily Faceoff / November 24