Nicolas Deslauriers

Hurricanes overwhelm Islanders in 4-3 win

April 4, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — If there were any concerns the Hurricanes would take their foot off the accelerator after clinching a playoff berth, those were put to rest Saturday night. Carolina dominated the desperate Islanders in a […]

Stankoven scores twice; Hurricanes smother Blue Jackets

April 2, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Blue Jackets picked up a convincing win over the Hurricanes in mid-March. Carolina reminded them who the top team in the Eastern Conference is this week — and clinched a return to […]

Dobes stands tall as Canadiens complete season sweep of Hurricanes

March 29, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes used a three-goal second period to beat the Devils on Saturday night. The Canadiens returned the favor on Sunday. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield connected for three goals in under 14 […]

Second period burst leads Hurricanes past Devils

March 28, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes scored three times in just over four minutes in the second period en route to a 5-2 win Saturday over the visiting Devils. Nikolaj Ehlers, Jackson Blake and Jordan Staal scored […]

Walker’s OT goal extends Hurricanes’ home streak vs. Penguins

March 19, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — When the Metropolitan Division’s top two teams play in Raleigh, the Hurricanes are going to find a way to beat the Penguins. Carolina defenseman K’Andre Miller forced overtime with 2:51 left in regulation […]

Snuggerud stays hot, Blues sneak past Hurricanes

March 12, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Jimmy Snuggerud came into Thursday’s game in Raleigh as one of the hottest players in hockey with goals in three straight games to go with four assists. He didn’t stop against the Hurricanes. […]

Category 5: Hurricanes continue stretch run

March 12, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Nicolas Deslauriers has never fought at Lenovo Center. Chances are, that is about to change. The Hurricanes acquired one of the NHL’s most feared fighters at last week’s trade deadline, acquiring the 35-year-old […]

Penguins claw for point, but Hurricanes win in shootout

March 11, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Penguins hadn’t won at Lenovo Center since December 2018, a string of eight straight losses, but found themselves on the power play after a furious late-game rally forced overtime against the Eastern […]

Hurricanes make one move, add Deslauriers before trade deadline

March 6, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — if the Hurricanes win a Stanley Cup, Friday’s trade deadline won’t matter. But if they don’t, critics will certainly look at Carolina mostly standing pat at the NHL’s annual swap meet. “At this […]