Carolina Hurricanes News & Opinion

Hurricanes Must Be Patient with Aho

Ryan Szporer | October 14, 2019

Off to one of their best starts in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes don’t need to worry about much. Center Sebastian Aho’s production, or lack thereof, would be at the…

Blue Jackets Edge Previously Unbeaten Hurricanes 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 12, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Markus Nutivaara, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Pierre-Luc Dubios scored and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Carolina 3-2 Saturday night, ending the best start to a season in Hurricanes’ franchise history.
Dubois overpowered Brock McGinn on a r…

Keys to the Hurricanes’ 5-0-0 Start

Evan Lynch | October 12, 2019

Following comeback wins over the Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and Tampa Bay Lightning, the Carolina Hurricanes had wire-to-wire victories over the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders and did…

Hurricanes Top Islanders 5-2 for Best Start in Franchise History

The Canadian Press | October 11, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dougie Hamilton and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 Friday night and improved to 5-0-0 for the first time in franchise history.
Teuvo Teravainen, Brett Pesce and…

Hurricanes’ Martinook Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks

The Canadian Press | October 10, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a core muscle injury.
General manager Don Waddell said Thursday that Martinook will have surgery Friday to repair the injury.
Martinook has an assist in fou…

Dzingel Nets 2, Hurricanes Top Panthers 6-3 for 4th Straight

The Canadian Press | October 8, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — Ryan Dzingel scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory to begin the season, equaling the best start in franchise history.
Teuvo Teravainen and Jordan St…

Carolina Visits Florida Following Overtime Victory

The Canadian Press | October 8, 2019

Carolina Hurricanes (3-0-0, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (1-1-0, seventh in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Carolina visits Florida after the Hurricanes beat Tampa Bay 4-3 in overtim…

Hurricanes Rally to Beat Lightning in Overtime

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:53 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night.
The Hurricanes improved to 3-0, overcoming third-period deficits and winning after regulation in each. …

Hurricanes Becoming the “Never Give Up” Team

Matt Cosman | October 6, 2019

Don’t call it a comeback, the Carolina Hurricanes have been doing it for years. Well, this year and last, to be precise. The “bunch of jerks” returned to annoy critics…

Hurricanes Host the Lightning Following Overtime Victory

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1-0, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2-0-0, third in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Carolina hosts Tampa Bay after the Hurricanes knocked off Washingto…

Gardiner Scores OT Winner, Hurricanes Beat Capitals 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

WASHINGTON — Jake Gardiner scored in the last minute of overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period for a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
Erik Haula scored his second goal of the seas…

Hurricanes Visit Capitals After Shootout Victory

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

Carolina Hurricanes (1-0-0, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (2-0-0, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Carolina visits Washington after the Hurricanes beat Montreal 4-3 in a sh…