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Stankoven scores twice, Hurricanes overwhelm Devils in Game 1 win

April 20, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour shrugged off a question on the local broadcast before the game about who he thinks his team’s surprise player might be this postseason. Instead, Brind’Amour said his team will […]

Hurricanes, Devils reignite rivalry in Round 1

April 19, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The NHL regular season didn’t end until Thursday, but the Hurricanes have known for some time who they would be facing in the first round of the playoffs. For the second time in […]

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 […]

Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky Q&A: The blockbuster trade, Necas’ fit and what’s ahead

January 25, 2025 Cory Lavalette

ELMONT, N.Y. — Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky pulled the trigger on one of the biggest trades of the 21st century Friday night, acquiring Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall for Martin Necas, Jack Drury and draft […]

Up-and-down play plagues Canes at midway point

January 16, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The first half of the Hurricanes’ season can be summarized in one word: inconsistent. From Martin Necas’ red-hot November to pedestrian December, Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho’s 5-on-5 woes, and a rotating cast […]

Aho, Jarvis lift Hurricanes to OT win over Penguins

January 5, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes needed to make a statement Sunday after a lackluster effort the night before against the Wild. It took a while, but Carolina found the right answer. Sebastian Aho scored in overtime […]

Tokarski shines in Hurricanes’ 4-1 over Blue Jackets

December 15, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes found their game Sunday against the visiting Blue Jackets. It didn’t hurt that their fifth goalie of the season was also up to the task. Veteran Dustin Tokarski — who was […]

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 […]

Martin gets first career shutout in Hurricanes’ win over Senators

November 16, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH, N.C. — Brady Tkachuk spent most of the night in Spencer Martin’s crease, bumping, taking up space, and giving the Hurricanes goalie a few post-whistle whacks to try and get him off his game. […]

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 […]