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Aho’s power play goal leads Hurricanes to win in return

February 26, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour gave Sebastian Aho the morning off, saying his star center — recently back from winning a bronze medal in Italy — was “run down.” Aho described himself as “gassed” […]

Hurricanes schedule filled with reunions, road-heavy ending

July 25, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The start of the NHL season is still 2½ months away, but the league last week released the 2025-26 schedule that includes a three-week break for players to participate in the Winter Olympics […]

Hurricanes beat Lightning for 5th straight win

March 11, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes made a post-deadline statement against the Western Conference-leading Jets on Sunday. On Tuesday, they sent a message to one of the Eastern Conference’s top contenders. Carolina got goals from Seth Jarvis, […]

Kucherov third-period goals spoil Hurricanes’ opener in 4-1 Lightning win

October 11, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Tampa Bay Lightning aren’t what they once were, but they can still score on the power play. The Hurricanes learned that the hard way in Saturday’s season opener at Lenovo Center. Carolina […]

Category 5: Hurricanes open season with Guentzel Cup

October 11, 2024 Cory Lavalette

Five days short of five months since the Hurricanes’ 2023-24 campaign ended, hope springs anew with the team’s start to the new NHL season Friday with their opener against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at […]

Hurricanes unravel in 8-2 loss to visiting Lightning

November 25, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes had arguably their best first period of the season and then unraveled as the Lightning scored three second period power play goals and cruised to an 8-2 win Friday at PNC […]

Category 5: Hurricanes face Lightning for third time

November 24, 2023 Cory Lavalette

The Hurricanes host the Lightning on Friday at PNC Arena with both teams sitting in third place in their respective divisions. Carolina comes into the game at 11-7-0 with 22 points, having won seven of […]

Kochetkov posts shutout, Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-0

November 12, 2023 The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Brent Burns each had a goal and an assist, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 shots for his fifth career shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning […]

Hurricanes open preseason with win, top Lightning 5-2

September 26, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes opened their preseason schedule Tuesday by hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning, cashing in on their chances in a 5-2 win. Carolina got goals from Jayden Halbgewachs, Caleb Jones, Tony DeAngelo, Noel […]

Hurricanes fail to find footing in shutout loss to Lightning

March 29, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Jordan Staal said the team “didn’t have a whole lot of jump.” Jordan Martinook offered that the players were “trying to get a spark.” Coach Rod Brind’Amour suggested “it certainly didn’t bounce our […]