Analysis

May 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) walks past the fans before the start of game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Brent Burns Gets My Vote For Unsung Hero Of The Playoffs Thus Far

2023 Eastern Conference Finals Match-Up Analysis

Carolina Might Have To Play The Hits Depending On Who They Draw

Canes Bring Storm to Newark

Dec 15, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) skates with the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Devils Bounce Back In Game 3 Against Hurricanes

May 3, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Stefan Noesen (23) gets ready for the start of the game outside the locker room before the warmups against the New Jersey Devils in game one of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Stefan Noesen Teaches Erik Haula About Carolina’s Physical Style

Apr 25, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes fans get ready for the start of the game against the New York Islanders in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Win Again, Lead Series Over Devils

Dec 30, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice comes off the ice after the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Maurice Had Florida Ready To Beat Boston, But Everyone Else?

Apr 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) tries to control the puck past defenseman Brett Pesce (22) left wing Jordan Martinook (48) center Derek Stepan (21) and center Jordan Staal (11) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Experience, Especially In Goal, Will Help Canes Against Devils

Apr 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) celebrates his game winner with defenseman Brent Burns (8) and center Jordan Staal (11) in the overtime against the New York Islanders in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Previewing Round 2: Carolina Hurricanes Set to Face Off Against the New Jersey Devils

Jan 13, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; General view of a hockey stick before the start of the first period between the San Jose Sharks and the New York Rangers at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Thunderbird Caller: Round One Goes To The Birds!

Apr 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;i New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) defenseman Brady Skjei (76) right wing Stefan Noesen (23) and defenseman Brett Pesce (22) watch the play during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Not A Bust For Pesce/Skjei Line, Round One Was Not The Best.

Mar 18, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his second period goal with center Martin Necas (88) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Sebastian Aho And Martin Necas Are Fine, So You Can Stop Asking.

Apr 23, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Game 4 Showed The Black Aces Can Step Into The Breach For Canes

Apr 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) celebrates his game winner with defenseman Brent Burns (8) and center Jordan Staal (11) in the overtime against the New York Islanders in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Game Two Gets Physical & An Overtime Win for Carolina.

Jan 13, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; General view of a hockey stick before the start of the first period between the San Jose Sharks and the New York Rangers at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Thunderbird Caller: FPHL Playoffs Start for Thunderbirds Against Prowlers

Jan 14, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) tries to carry the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman (52) during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Will Hurricanes Miss Andrei Svechnikov’s Physicality During Playoffs?

Apr 13, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) attempts to move the puck between Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and center Seth Jarvis (24) during the second period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

First Round: Isles v. Canes Defensive Break-Downs

Apr 10, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Mark Kastelic (47) screens a shot in front of Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The Regular Season Was Not Good To Andersen, And Here’s Proof

Dec 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei (76) celebrates his goal scored against the Los Angeles Kings with defenseman Brett Pesce (22) during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Pesce And Skjei Must Produce If Hurricanes Want To Win In Playoffs

Nov 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) looks oil against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Updated Preview Of Defensive Pairings For Carolina Against Florida

Mar 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) battle for the puck during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Perfect Timing for a Fresh Start for Canes Players

Apr 2, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) and center Paul Stastny (26) look on before the game against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Mixing Up The Line Of Jalen Chatfield and Shayne Gostisbehere

Mar 26, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) goes to tips the shot against Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Penalty Killers Do The Job, Will Be Important In Playoffs

Apr 1, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Alex Belzile (60) and Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

If Antti Raanta Is Not The Game One Starter, Just Trade Him Now

Mar 26, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) scores a shoot out goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

March Was Not Good To Andersen Causing Carolina’s Woes.

Feb 21, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) stops the shot attempt by Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

A Look at Hurricanes Weekend Ahead

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - FEBRUARY 14: TopScorer Jiri Sekac #92 of Lausanne HC scores a goal in empty net during the National League match between Lausanne HC and HC Lugano at Vaudoise Arena on February 14, 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

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