Carolina Hurricanes News & Opinion

Youngsters Making an Impact in the NHL Playoffs

Joseph Aleong | May 10, 2019

This season’s NHL Playoffs have been arguably the most unpredictable and exciting in a while, with an upset-filled first round that set the table for furious and hotly-contested final rounds.…

Bruins Punish Hurricanes for Penalties

Mark Shiver | May 10, 2019

The Boston Bruins took a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, punishing the Hurricanes for taking penalty after penalty. Whether or not…

Off the Crossbar: Cherry Secretly Working with Hurricanes Marketing

Jeff Seide | May 10, 2019

After an exhaustive and lengthy investigation, sources have confirmed that Don Cherry, co-host of the popular “Coach’s Corner” segment on Hockey Night in Canada, has been secretly working for the…

Bruins Take Game 1 at Home Against Hurricanes

The Canadian Press | May 10, 2019

BOSTON — Marcus Johansson and Patrice Bergeron scored power-play goals 28 seconds apart, and Boston scored four times in the third period to rally from a one-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern C…

Bruins vs Hurricanes Conference Final: McAvoy, Goalies, Rivalry & Dougie

The Canadian Press | May 9, 2019

BOSTON — The verdict is in on Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy: Good player, but not much of an attorney.
Speaking on the eve of Boston’s Eastern Conference final opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, McAvoy said Wednesday he made his case to …

Hurricanes Unexpected Playoff Run Is Familiar Territory

The Canadian Press | May 4, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — The formerly last-place Carolina Hurricanes stormed back to knock out their division’s best team in seven games. Then they swept the second-best team.
Maybe it’s time to rethink the significance of those Metropolitan Division standings….

Hurricanes Sweep Islanders to Make the Eastern Conference Final

The Canadian Press | May 3, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Teuvo Teravainen and Greg McKegg scored 66 seconds apart in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night to sweep their second-round series.
Teravainen and linemate Sebastian Aho each fi…

Hurricanes’ Justin Faulk Is Still Leading

Mark Shiver | May 3, 2019

He’s been there for years, just not in the spotlight. This leader on the Carolina Hurricanes has even been named captain in the past, albeit in a weird way. But…

Brind’Amour Leading Another Playoff Run, This Time as Coach

The Canadian Press | May 2, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes haven’t made the playoffs often. When they do, they stick around for a while.
This is just their fourth post-season appearance since 2002, but they reached the Eastern Conference final — at least — in each of the…

Hurricanes Beat Islanders to Take 3-0 Series Lead

The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho set up Justin Williams’ go-ahead goal with 9:45 remaining, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-0 lead in their second-round series.
Teuvo Teravainen had two goals, inc…

Hurricanes Trade Fox to Rangers

Brandon Share-Cohen | April 30, 2019

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded star defensive prospect Adam Fox to the New York Rangers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft as well as…

Hurricanes Injuries Piling Up as Playoffs Heat Up

The Canadian Press | April 30, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek is day to day with a lower body injury while defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk is out with an upper body injury.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour also said Monday forward Saku Maenalanen is expected to miss the …