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March to Stanley Cup starts for Hurricanes

October 11, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — “We talk about it a little, and then we don’t. And then it’s about can’t win the Stanley Cup today.” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour’s goal has been the same since he took over […]

Category 5: Hurricanes have to ‘be a little sharper’ in Game 3

May 22, 2023 Cory Lavalette

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Hurricanes will try to start to dig out of a 2-0 hole in the Eastern Conference finals when they play Game 3 against the Panthers on Monday in Sunrise. Carolina dropped […]

Tkachuk strikes in OT again, Hurricanes in 2-0 hole in Eastern Conference finals

May 21, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Matthew Tkachuk stuck a knife in the Hurricanes in the first game of the Eastern Conference finals. He gave it a turn in Game 2. With Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi in the penalty box […]

Category 5: Hurricanes, Panthers regroup for Game 2

May 20, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Friday was a recovery day for everyone involved in Thursday’s epic four-overtime game — the players, coaches, staff, media and fans all needed a reboot after the nearly six-hour game won 3-2 by […]

Category 5: Hurricanes look to take commanding series lead

May 7, 2023 Cory Lavalette

NEWARK, N.J. — After two dominant performances at home, the Hurricanes take their 2-0 series lead on the road in New Jersey for Sunday’s Game 3 matinee against the Devils. 1. Prudential Center hasn’t been […]

Stastny scores OT winner, Andersen outduels Sorokin as Hurricanes advance to 2nd round

April 29, 2023 Cory Lavalette

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Hurricanes, depleted by injuries and on the ropes to start the third period in Game 6 against the Islanders, knew they’d need every last body on their roster to end their […]

Category 5: Hurricanes can eliminate Islanders at home in Game 5

April 25, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes can close out their first round series with the New York Islanders on Tuesday when they host Game 5 at PNC Arena. Carolina posted a 5-1 win Sunday on Long Island […]

Hurricanes seize chances, win 5-2 to push Islanders to brink

April 23, 2023 Cory Lavalette

ELMONT, N.Y. — Antti Raanta ripped a pair of pants making a save on Sunday. He and the Hurricanes may have also ripped the will out of the Islanders. The Carolina goalie made 27 saves […]

Late power play goal lifts Islanders to Game 3 win over Hurricanes

April 21, 2023 Cory Lavalette

ELMONT, N.Y. — Neither the Hurricanes nor the Islanders could get much of anything going on the power play in Friday’s Game 3 of their first round playoff series. But all it took was one, […]

Jarvis’ 1st career hat trick leads Hurricanes over Canadiens

February 17, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes dominated much of the first 40 minutes against the visiting Canadiens but only had a tie to show for it going into the third period. Seth Jarvis and his teammates made […]