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NHL-leading Hurricanes host struggling Blackhawks

NHL-leading Hurricanes host struggling Blackhawks

The Carolina Hurricanes have used a balanced offensive attack to build the NHL's best record entering Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 6
The NHL has tried something new many times, but which Hurricanes sweater is the best?

The NHL has tried something new many times, but which Hurricanes sweater is the best?

On Saturday night, the Carolina Hurricanes will play their first game in their newly unveiled Hometown Remix jerseys, created by Fanatics. The team's newest kit is unlike anything we've seen from the organization, and it's not half bad, even if opinions are very mixed.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / November 6
Should Jaccob Slavin deserve more love as a future Hockey Hall of Famer?

Should Jaccob Slavin deserve more love as a future Hockey Hall of Famer?

On Saturday, the Hockey Hall of Fame will induct former NHLers Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, and Keith Tkachuk, executive Brian Burke, and former women’s player Cindy Curley as its class of 2026.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6
Hurricanes Sink Islanders’ Fisherman Boat for a 5-3 Win

Hurricanes Sink Islanders’ Fisherman Boat for a 5-3 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes know how to make things interesting on national TV, especially in a Metropolitan Division showdown. After losing Tuesday night in Nashville, the question heading into Thursday night’s game against the New York Islanders was how the team would respond.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Ball Exclusives / November 6
Carolina Hurricanes Remain No. 1 in ESPN NHL Power Rankings

Carolina Hurricanes Remain No. 1 in ESPN NHL Power Rankings

The Carolina Hurricanes remain No. 1 in ESPN’s NHL Power Rankings, released Friday, November 6, following games through Wednesday, November 4. The Hurricanes earned a 77.78% points percentage through Thursday, November 5.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / November 5
The Hurricanes survive a sloppy effort to get a rebound win over the Islanders

The Hurricanes survive a sloppy effort to get a rebound win over the Islanders

Tuesday night was a rare outcome for the Carolina Hurricanes. They struggled to find any traction against the Nashville Predators, leading to a 4-1 loss on the road.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5
Hurricanes recover from two blown leads to defeat Islanders

Hurricanes recover from two blown leads to defeat Islanders

William Carrier scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:08 left in the third period Thursday night for the Carolina Hurricanes, who squandered a pair of leads before beating the New York Islanders 5-3 in Elmont, N.Y.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 4
Hurricanes’ Blue Line Benefiting From Walker and Gostisbehere’s Impact

Hurricanes’ Blue Line Benefiting From Walker and Gostisbehere’s Impact

The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit 12-3-2, 17 games into the 2026-27 season. They lead the Metropolitan Division, the Eastern Conference, and the entire NHL.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4
Hurricanes’ Point Streak Snapped After 4-1 Loss to Predators

Hurricanes’ Point Streak Snapped After 4-1 Loss to Predators

As the saying goes, “you win some, you lose some”. The Carolina Hurricanes’ winning and point streak snapped Tuesday night in a 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Cardiac Cane / November 3
Nashville hands Kochetkov his first loss, spoiling his perfect start in decisive win

Nashville hands Kochetkov his first loss, spoiling his perfect start in decisive win

As the clock counts down to Finland, the Carolina Hurricanes still had some work to get done state-side. The Canes hit the road for the first of two games away from Raleigh this week, visiting Nashville on Tuesday night for their annual trip to Broadway.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 2
The Hurricanes take their show to Broadway for their annual visit to Nashville

The Hurricanes take their show to Broadway for their annual visit to Nashville

It might've only been one game, but November is looking pretty good for the Carolina Hurricanes. Pyotr Kochetkov has already set two franchise records.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Field Level Media / November 2
Red-hot Kochetkov, Hurricanes try to extend win streaks at Predators

Red-hot Kochetkov, Hurricanes try to extend win streaks at Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes, led by red-hot goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, have a six-game point streak (5-0-1) as they begin a four-game road trip against the host Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

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 The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / The Hockey Writers / November 2
Hurricanes’ Välimäki & Kotkaniemi Are Making the Most of Their Opportunities

Hurricanes’ Välimäki & Kotkaniemi Are Making the Most of Their Opportunities

As the calendar turns to November, the Carolina Hurricanes will head to Helsinki, Finland, next week for the 2026 NHL Global Series to take on the Seattle Kraken.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 2
Carolina Hurricanes Unveil City of Oaks-Inspired Hometown Remix Jerseys

Carolina Hurricanes Unveil City of Oaks-Inspired Hometown Remix Jerseys

After weeks of teasers and leaks, Fanatics unveiled the 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 NHL teams. Some are perfect 10 out of 10 jerseys, and some miss the mark.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / November 1
Kochetkov’s Record Setting Game Helps Hurricanes Secure 7-0 Win

Kochetkov’s Record Setting Game Helps Hurricanes Secure 7-0 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes Sunday afternoon began the month of November like they ended October, winning another hockey game. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets 7-0 on Kids Day in Raleigh to claim their 12th win of the season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / November 1
Pyotr Kochetkov improves to 10-0 as Canes blank Jets

Pyotr Kochetkov improves to 10-0 as Canes blank Jets

Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots to earn his 10th consecutive victory as the Carolina Hurricanes earned a 7-0 romp over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Jaccob Slavin News / Cardiac Cane / November 1
Slavin reaches a milestone as the Hurricanes close their season series with the Jets

Slavin reaches a milestone as the Hurricanes close their season series with the Jets

A new month is set to begin as the Carolina Hurricanes close their three-game homestand on Sunday afternoon. The Canes and the Winnipeg Jets will drop the puck for a matinee, and the home team hopes that things will stay as they were in October.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31
Surging Hurricanes strive to stay hot vs. reeling Jets

Surging Hurricanes strive to stay hot vs. reeling Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes don't plan on letting up as they've surged through the past month of the season. "I think when you get used to playing like (we did during the past playoffs), you kind of hold yourself to a standard," forward Logan Stankoven said.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Out Day-To-Day

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Out Day-To-Day

Taylor Hall has fallen back out of the Carolina Hurricanes lineup with a day-to-day injury. The 34 year old sustained a new injury in Tuesday’s practice, unrelated to his upper-body injury sustained on October 13th, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 29
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall to miss time with upper-body injury

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall to miss time with upper-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without one of their key contributors for at least a few more games. Forward Taylor Hall will miss the next few games with an upper-body injury after he tweaked something in practice on Tuesday, Hurricanes’ head coach Rod Brind’Amour told reporters Thursday.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26
Hurricanes Activate Taylor Hall; Reassign Skyler Brind’Amour

Hurricanes Activate Taylor Hall; Reassign Skyler Brind’Amour

The Carolina Hurricanes are nearing a fully healthy roster. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated veteran winger Taylor Hall from the injured reserve.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / October 27
Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga

Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga

The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have finally agreed on a new contract, and after such a drawn-out process, the ending felt a bit anticlimactic.

Hurricanes GM talks about why Nikishin’s contract extension took so long
Are the Devils Stanley Cup contenders with Connor Hellebuyck?
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Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler sets NHL record in win over Jets
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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Forkball / October 26
Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to One-Year Deal

Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to One-Year Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million deal, ending a months-long standoff that kept him out of training camp and the start of the regular season.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Hurricanes Re-Sign Alexander Nikishin To A One-Year Contract

Hurricanes Re-Sign Alexander Nikishin To A One-Year Contract

While Alexander Nikishin made it clear that he would like to move on from Carolina, no trade has materialized just yet, nor is he eligible to sign an offer

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show. 

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture
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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners

Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners

Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. 

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