Dmitry Orlov

Panthers take Game 5, eliminate Hurricanes from playoffs

May 29, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes built a two-goal lead, lost it and clawed back to tie the game in the third period. It wasn’t enough. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov wriggled free from Carolina defensemen Dmitry Orlov […]

Hope fades for Hurricanes after third period collapse

May 25, 2025 Cory Lavalette

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes seemed to have a glimmer of hope. They entered the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final tied, having won their first period of the series. […]

Category 5: Hurricanes make changes for Game 3

May 24, 2025 Cory Lavalette

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s not an absolute must-win for the Hurricanes on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final, but it sure feels like one after the Panthers pummeled Carolina in the […]

Category 5: Hurricanes look to close out Capitals

May 15, 2025 Cory Lavalette

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Hurricanes can close out their second round series against the Capitals with a win in Thursday’s Game 5 at Capital One Arena. A victory would send Carolina to the Eastern Conference […]

Hurricanes push Capitals to brink with 5-2 Game 4 win

May 12, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Many saw this season as a retooling year for the Carolina Hurricanes. After winning Monday’s Game 4 over the Capitals 5-2, they are within one victory of reaching the Eastern Conference final. Taylor […]

Hurricanes, Capitals go back to the future

May 6, 2025 Cory Lavalette

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just over seven years ago, the Washington Capitals were the defending Stanley Cup winners and Metropolitan Division champions for the fourth consecutive season, loaded with a star-studded roster looking to make another […]

Martinook, Andersen lead Hurricanes to 2-0 series lead over Devils

April 22, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — In the first intermission, Jordan Martinook asserted that the Hurricanes, trailing by a goal, didn’t come ready to play to start Game 2 of their playoff series with the New Jersey Devils. Carolina […]

Hurricanes eliminate Rangers from playoff contention with 7-3 win

April 12, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Rangers ended the Hurricanes’ season last year in the second round of the playoffs. On Saturday, Carolina ended New York’s chance of returning to the postseason. Seth Jarvis had a goal and […]

Jarvis, Aho, Orlov lead Hurricanes past Islanders

March 30, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes are essentially locked in as the second-place team in the Metropolitan Division with a first-round postseason matchup against the Devils all but assured. But the schedule continues to offer up teams […]

Hurricanes use big 3rd period to earn 4-2 win over Red Wings

March 14, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALIEGH — The Hurricanes scored three second period goals to take control and win their sixth straight game, beating the visiting Red Wings 4-2 Friday at Lenovo Center. Jesperi Kotkaniemi had primary assists on two […]