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Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi continues incredible rookie season with 9th straight win

The Carolina Hurricanes are on fire right now. The Hurricanes are the top team in the Metropolitan Division and have won four in a row. In the process, rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi has been great in goal.

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Slavin returns in Hurricanes' win, eyes Olympics

Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin was back in Carolina's lineup Sunday after a 29-game absence with what the team called a "lower-body injury."

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Hurricanes Sweep the Weekend Back-to-Back, Defeating the Flyers 3-2

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night (Dec. 14) to complete the weekend home-and-home, back-to-back. The Hurricanes defeated the Flyers the night before on Dec.

Brandon Bussi News / Field Level Media / December 14

Brandon Bussi, Hurricanes beat Flyers again in shootout

Brandon Bussi made 24 saves and didn't allow a shootout tally to continue his record-setting pace to begin an NHL career as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday at Raleigh, N.C.

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Jaccob Slavin News / Daily Faceoff / December 14

Hurricanes activate Jaccob Slavin from IR, returns against Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated Jaccob Slavin from injured reserve, with the defenseman making his return on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Hurricanes Activate Jaccob Slavin, Reassign Joel Nystrom

A major piece will be back in the Carolina Hurricanes lineup when the puck drops in Sunday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. Defenseman Jaccob Slavin was activated from injured reserve just before the game, after being designated as a game-time decision before warmups.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 13

Jackson Blake lifts Hurricanes past Flyers in shootout

Jackson Blake scored in the fourth round of the shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Hurricanes Claim 20th Win of Season in 4-3 Shootout Victory Over Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes started their weekend home-and-home, back-to-back set against the Philadelphia Flyers. The last time these two met, the Hurricanes defeated them 4-3 in overtime on Oct.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Dear Santa: Carolina Hurricanes’ 2025-26 Wish List

It’s back once again, Carolina Hurricanes fans. It’s the annual “Dear Santa” wish lists here at The Hockey Writers as we ask Santa for some holiday cheer for the teams we cover.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Hurricanes’ Joel Nyström Earns 4-Year Extension After 23-Game Performance

The Carolina Hurricanes have been dealing with a slew of injuries within the first 30 games of the 2025-26 season. More importantly, trying to stay above water with multiple guys being out with injury on the blueline.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 12

Flyers, Hurricanes begin weekend home-and-home in City of Brotherly Love

The Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers will be seeing a lot of each other over the next few days. The Hurricanes and Flyers have a home-and-home series over the weekend, beginning with Saturday's matchup in Philadelphia.

Jaccob Slavin News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Hurricanes Extend Joel Nyström to 4-Year Contract

The absence of Jaccob Slavin, who hasn’t played in over two months, opened up a spot for 23-year-old defenseman Joel Nyström to earn an NHL opportunity with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Joel Nystrom News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Hurricanes sign Joel Nystrom to four-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that they have signed rookie defenseman Joel Nystrom to a four-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $1.225 million.

Joel Nystrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Hurricanes Sign Joel Nystrom To Four-Year Extension

The Hurricanes announced they’ve signed rookie defenseman Joel Nystrom to a four-year, $4.9MM contract extension. The deal carries a cap hit of $1.225MM beginning next season and running through the 2029-30 campaign.

Brandon Bussi News / Inside The Rink / December 12

Brandon Bussi Fastest Goalie to Ten Wins Ever

The Carolina Hurricanes picked up their second straight win last night with a 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals. Hurricanes’ goalie Brandon Bussi got the start in net, and he picked up his tenth win in his 11th career start, which is the fastest any goalie has ever reached.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 12

Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi Breaks NHL Record

After clinching a tight 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals last night, the Carolina Hurricanes moved ahead of the Capitals in the Eastern Conference standings.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Hurricanes Could Be Heading for Split From Star Forward

The Carolina Hurricanes are attempting to get over the postseason hump this season, something the team hasn't achieved since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2006.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Svechnikov Open to Trade, Teams Calling Hurricanes Need Monster Offer

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov had told the Hurricanes he would be open to a trade earlier this season, and word got out.