Analysis

Toronto Maple Leafs v Carolina Hurricanes

Frederik Andersen's extension solidifies the goalie tandem for at least another season

The Hurricanes get rewarded with a hard-fought overtime victory in Game 1 to begin the second round

Everything you need to know before the Hurricanes meet the Capitals in the second round

Dancin' past the Devils: 5 reasons the Carolina Hurricanes bested New Jersey in the first round

New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Five

A magical comeback and a 2OT winner sends the Hurricanes to the second round with a Game 5 victory over the Devils

Carolina Hurricanes v New Jersey Devils - Game Four

Svechnikov's hat trick seals a tense split in Newark as the Hurricanes push the Devils to the brink in Game 4

Carolina Hurricanes v New Jersey Devils - Game Three

The Devils prevail in Game 3, ensuring the series will return to Raleigh with a 2OT win over the Hurricanes

New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes - Game One

Svechnikov, goaltending, and the power play are stories to watch as the Carolina Hurricanes head to Newark

New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two

Andersen, Martinook lead the charge as the Carolina Hurricanes take a 2-0 series lead

New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes - Game One

Stankoven's pair leads the Carolina Hurricanes to a series-opening victory over the New Jersey Devils

4 advantages the Carolina Hurricanes have over the New Jersey Devils in Round 1

Carolina Hurricanes v Ottawa Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes drop a wild final game with help from truly inept officiating

Apr 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) plays the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Domenick Fensore (89) in the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal clinches a playoff spot while the Carolina Hurricanes rest some of their starters

Apr 13, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) scores a goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) and center Mark Jankowski (77) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes drop their final home game, settling for a tie for home wins in a 4-1 loss to Toronto

Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) is congratulated by center Sebastian Aho (20) and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) after his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes complete their season sweep of the Rangers with a strong Saturday afternoon effort

Apr 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) reacts after scoring a goal on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) in a shootout at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes secure home ice by earning a point in a shootout loss to the Washington Capitals

Apr 8, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) reacts after scoring a goal during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Turnovers and the iron prevent the Carolina Hurricanes from snapping their losing streak in Buffalo

Apr 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Hats are thrown on the ice after Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) gets a hat trick during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Pastrnak, Swayman dominate the Carolina Hurricanes to snap their losing streak in a big way

Apr 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Justin Robidas (46) brings the puck up ice against Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Detroit's little spurts are enough to lead them past the Carolina Hurricanes in the Motor City

Apr 2, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) celebrates a goal with center Seth Jarvis (24), left wing Taylor Hall (71), defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) and center Sebastian Aho (20) against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes do the job themselves by dominating the Capitals to earn their postseason spot

New York Islanders v Carolina Hurricanes

An incredible March turnaround has the Carolina Hurricanes rolling into April

Mar 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates his goal past New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes inch closer to the playoffs with an ugly 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders

Mar 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores an empty net goal past Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Jackson Blake records his first 3-point game as the Carolina Hurricanes' top line takes over to beat the Canadiens

Mar 25, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) scores a goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Carolina Hurricanes deserved better, but Nashville capitalized on minor lapses to win in Raleigh

Carolina Hurricanes v Los Angeles Kings

Taylor Hall pots a trio in the third period to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a win over the Ducks

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) with his mask off against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Kings stomp the Carolina Hurricanes to halt the win streak at 8 games

Mar 20, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and teammates celebrate after the goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

The top line dominates the Sharks as the Carolina Hurricanes begin the California trip with their 8th straight win

San Jose Sharks v Carolina Hurricanes

California Dreamin': Previewing the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-game journey through California