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Hurricanes turn to G Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 5 vs. Devils

Hurricanes turn to G Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 5 vs. Devils

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will get the start on Tuesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen day-to-day; Pyotr Kochetkov to start Game 5 versus Devils

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen day-to-day; Pyotr Kochetkov to start Game 5 versus Devils

Frederik Andersen remains day-to-day after leaving Game 4 of the Carolina Hurricanes‘ first-round series against the New Jersey Devils, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told The Athletic’s Cory Lavalette.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Frederik Andersen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Hurricanes starting goaltender likely out for Game 5

Hurricanes starting goaltender likely out for Game 5

The Hurricanes are unlikely to have their starting goaltender available for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Devils Tuesday.

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Frederik Andersen News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Hurricanes Coach Sends 'Frustrating' Message About Frederik Andersen's Injury

Hurricanes Coach Sends 'Frustrating' Message About Frederik Andersen's Injury

The Carolina Hurricanes' 5-2 Game 4 win over the New Jersey Devils brought them within one victory of advancing, but the focus after the game was on starting goaltender Frederik Andersen.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / April 28
Why it took so long for the Hurricanes to officially sign Alexander Nikishin

Why it took so long for the Hurricanes to officially sign Alexander Nikishin

The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract on Saturday following reports from his Russian agent that Nikishin was unhappy.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28
Hurricanes hoping to finish off Devils

Hurricanes hoping to finish off Devils

After a tough regular season, Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov is feeling rejuvenated in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The 25-year-old has four

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Hurricanes hit with discouraging Frederik Andersen injury

Hurricanes hit with discouraging Frederik Andersen injury

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from booking their ticket to Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but they might have to play Game 5 against the New Jersey Devils without their starting goaltender.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 5-2 Game 4 Win Over Devils

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 5-2 Game 4 Win Over Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from advancing to Round 2 of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. On Sunday afternoon (April 27), the Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 to take a 3-1 series lead in Round 1.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28
NHL roundup: Andrei Svechnikov scores 3, Canes 1 win from ousting Devils

NHL roundup: Andrei Svechnikov scores 3, Canes 1 win from ousting Devils

Andrei Svechnikov's hat trick helped the Carolina Hurricanes overcome the loss of goalie Frederik Andersen to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in Newark, N.J., on Sunday and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals series.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov gives confident reaction to Game 4 hat trick

Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov gives confident reaction to Game 4 hat trick

The Carolina Hurricanes faced the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 of their 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. The Devils won Game 3 in overtime thanks to young defenseman Simon Nemec.

NHL News / ESPN / April 27

Brind'Amour irked after Meier runs into Andersen

After a Game 4 victory over New Jersey on Sunday, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was "frustrated" when there was no penalty given to Devils veteran forward Timo Meier when he injured goaltender Frederik Andersen in the second period.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen to be evaluated for injury

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen to be evaluated for injury

Despite securing a commanding 3-1 lead in their Round One series against the New Jersey Devils, the Carolina Hurricanes could have a different look between the pipes for their remaining games.

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Andrei Svechnikov News / Field Level Media / April 27
Andrei Svechnikov (hat trick), Canes send Devils to brink

Andrei Svechnikov (hat trick), Canes send Devils to brink

Andrei Svechnikov recorded a hat trick in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday for the Carolina Hurricanes, who overcame the second-period loss of goalie Frederik Andersen to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in Newark, N.J., and take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Hurricanes Take Advantage of Special Teams to Defeat Devils, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Hurricanes Take Advantage of Special Teams to Defeat Devils, Take 3-1 Series Lead

On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes clashed for a pivotal Game 4 in front of a sold-out Prudential Center crowd. In a pretty tight contest, the Hurricanes’ success on special teams helped them to a 5-2 victory.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen leaves Game 4, replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen leaves Game 4, replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov

The goaltending situation for the Carolina Hurricanes is in flux.  Midway through the second period of Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / April 27
Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen injured in Game 4 vs. Devils

Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen injured in Game 4 vs. Devils

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen exited Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round series following a second-period collision in the crease with New Jersey Devils right winger Timo Meier on Sunday in Newark, N.J.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Hurricanes’ Jankowski and Roslovic Provide Different Fourth Line Options

Hurricanes’ Jankowski and Roslovic Provide Different Fourth Line Options

The Carolina Hurricanes have a decision to make regarding the lineup in Game 4. A loss in double overtime in Game 3 revealed that their series against the New Jersey Devils will be just that: a series.

Carolina Hurricanes News / House of Hockey / April 27
Carolina Hurricanes Forced to Act Quickly After Top Prospect Nearly Demands Trade

Carolina Hurricanes Forced to Act Quickly After Top Prospect Nearly Demands Trade

Alexander Nikishin's agent recently threatened to walk away from the Carolina Hurricanes, and now the team have responded and have a contract done. There

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
Hurricanes officially register prospect's contract

Hurricanes officially register prospect's contract

On Friday, a representative for Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin expressed some frustration that his contract had yet to be registered with the NHL despite being agreed to in principle before the playoffs.

Jordan Staal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Jordan Staal’s blunt message after Hurricanes’ brutal Game 3 Devils loss

Jordan Staal’s blunt message after Hurricanes’ brutal Game 3 Devils loss

Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes had a chance to put the New Jersey Devils in a stranglehold. The Hurricanes had a 2-0 series lead entering Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs first round.

Alexander Nikishin News / Blade of Steel / April 25

Top Young Defenseman Threatens To Leave The NHL Over Contract Dispute

The Hurricanes have long been a difficult team to work with, and now Alexander Nikishin's camp has figured that out as they threaten to return home to Russia.

Carolina Hurricanes News / TV Insider / April 25
With His ‘Elsbeth’ Arc Done, Michael Emerson Reveals What ‘Terrified’ Him About Costarring With Wife Carrie Preston

With His ‘Elsbeth’ Arc Done, Michael Emerson Reveals What ‘Terrified’ Him About Costarring With Wife Carrie Preston

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18, “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago.”] Well, there goes any chance of Michael Emerson returning in Elsbeth Season 3.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / April 22
Watch: Belichick gets unfriendly welcome at Hurricanes game

Watch: Bill Belichick gets unfriendly welcome at Hurricanes game

Bill Belichick has gained countless new fans since he agreed to become the head coach at North Carolina, but it does not sound like many of them attended Tuesday night's NHL playoff game between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes.

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Brent Burns News / Blade of Steel / April 22
Brent Burns Headbutts Former Teammate as Tensions Rise in Playoff Matchup

Brent Burns Headbutts Former Teammate as Tensions Rise in Playoff Matchup

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns got away with a very dirty play today as the team hosts the Devils for game two of their first-round series.

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