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Defense carries Hurricanes to comeback win over Sharks

December 10, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes have struggled of late getting 5-on-5 goals, particularly from their defense. They had no such problems Tuesday night. Jalen Chatfield scored with 2:39 left and Carolina got all of their goals […]

Kochetkov blanks Devils, Aho scores only goal with OT winner

February 10, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — After he allowed a goal from beyond the blue line after Thursday’s win over the Avalanche, there was nowhere to hide for Pyotr Kochetkov, especially when he was forced to reenter the game […]

Hurricanes build big lead, hold on for 3-2 win over Devils

January 25, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes used an early goal and two quick tallies in the second period to build enough of a cushion to hold off the visiting Devils 3-2 on Thursday at PNC Arena. Sebastian […]

Category 5: Hurricanes can punch ticket to Eastern Conference finals in Game 5

May 11, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — For the second straight series, the Hurricanes have a chance to close out an opponent at home when they host the Devils at PNC Arena for Game 5 on Thursday with a 3-1 […]

Hurricanes respond with 5 2nd period goals to push Devils to brink

May 10, 2023 Cory Lavalette

NEWARK, N.J. — The Devils carried over their positive momentum from Game 3, scoring in the first two minutes of Tuesday’s Game 4 to ignite the Prudential Center crowd. By the end of the second […]

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 […]

Hurricanes blitz Devils in 2nd period, take 2-0 series lead

May 6, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The NHL playoffs are about will. In 2½ minutes early in the second period, the Hurricanes showed they wanted it more than the Devils. Carolina opened the scoring with a power play goal […]

Category 5: Hurricanes look to hold serve in Game 2

May 5, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes can take firm control of their second round series against the Devils with a win in Game 2 Friday night at PNC Arena. Carolina took care of business in the series […]

Hurricanes jump on Devils early, roll to 5-1 win in Game 1

May 3, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Akira Schmid saved the Devils’ season by winning four of five starts in the first round win over the Rangers. He lasted 21:55 in Game 1 against the Hurricanes. New Jersey didn’t register […]

Mistakes, goal drought sink Hurricanes in New Jersey

March 12, 2023 The Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. — Jack Hughes stole a puck and scored early and set up two goals by Jesper Bratt to lead the New Jersey Devils past Carolina 3-0 Sunday night to tie the Hurricanes for […]