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The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1. 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Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The road to the Stanley Cup begins as the Hurricanes and Senators meet in Game 1</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/road-to-stanley-cup-begins-hurricanes-senators-meet-in-game-1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpdr8jghf0</guid><description>Kicking off postseason hockey across the league, the Canes aim for a big start in their tough opening-round matchup with a feisty Senators squad.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:19:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6141,h_3454,x_0,y_950/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kpdrcye1w5hsdjng8x.jpg" caption="Apr 5, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) takes Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) off the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. 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Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images | Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 keys for the Carolina Hurricanes in their first-round matchup against the Senators</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/5-keys-for-carolina-hurricanes-in-first-round-matchup-against-senators?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8wqhrsah</guid><description>As the postseason opener draws nearer, we&#39;re taking a look at some of the areas that the Canes should focus on if they want to beat Ottawa in the first round.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_128/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kp8wzgt3qsg1jynkwt.jpg" caption="Feb 3, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (12) battle during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Carolina Hurricanes checked every possible box to close their regular season</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/carolina-hurricanes-checked-every-possible-box-to-close-regular-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8qpbnvx6</guid><description>Over the final eight games, the Canes did all they could to ensure a remarkable season, finishing just behind a few of their franchise bests in the process.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2053,h_1154,x_353,y_254/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kp8qzgh31kpgmdng5r.jpg" caption="Apr 7, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate their victory against the Boston Bruins at Lenovo Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images | Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The regular season draws to a close as the Carolina Hurricanes head to Long Island</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/regular-season-draws-to-close-carolina-hurricanes-head-to-long-island?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp3y72yz9z</guid><description>There isn&#39;t anything on the line tonight for either side as the Canes look to finish their 82-game gauntlet without injuries before the postseason fun begins.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_150/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kp3yb91fqw6z503wf9.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) takes a shot against New York Islanders center Brayden Schenn (10) and right wing Max Shabanov (49) during the third period at Lenovo Center. 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(Photo by Dale Preston/Getty Images) | Photo by Dale Preston/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Making cases for the Carolina Hurricanes to bring home personal hardware this season</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/making-cases-for-carolina-hurricanes-to-bring-home-personal-hardware?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0gs966m8</guid><description>While the odds are slim to none for any member of the Hurricanes to bring home an award this season, these are the cases we&#39;d make for them to win.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1633,h_918,x_577,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km0gvree6dyvn7s60q.jpg" caption="Dec 9, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by  center Sebastian Aho (20) center Seth Jarvis (24) defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) after his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes&#39; fast start is snapped by Montreal&#39;s stars, end the trip with a loss</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-fast-start-snapped-by-montreal-stars-end-trip-with-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmg4g725m2</guid><description>The Canes scored twice in just over seven minutes to open the game, but Caufield and Slafkovsky led the charge to score five straight in a big win for the Habs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:28:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_156/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kmhcndfn2spcxh1xvr.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov (93) scores a goal against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The road trip draws to a close as the Hurricanes head to Montreal on their final stop</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/road-trip-draws-to-close-hurricanes-head-to-montreal-final-stop?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmdf60jex5</guid><description>The first of two meetings this week between the teams, the Canes look to finish the trip at 3-0-0 and push their magic number even lower with a win in Montreal.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2085,h_1172,x_353,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kmdf7khv7zcrtqmjcn.jpg" caption="Jan 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (28) checks MontrÈal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes are heading overseas next season after Monday&#39;s big announcement</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-heading-overseas-next-season-after-big-announcement?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmdddk8gsa</guid><description>The Canes and the Kraken will meet in a series of games in Europe this coming November, with the team&#39;s superstar playing in front of his home crowd once again.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:41:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2424,h_1363,x_0,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kmddjxctvze1nmgazn.jpg" caption="Dec 3, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) checks Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) off the puck during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Carolina Hurricanes prospects earn berths into the NCAA men&#39;s hockey tournament</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/3-carolina-hurricanes-prospects-earn-berths-into-ncaa-hockey-tournament?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmc1me0r11</guid><description>A trip to the Frozen Four and a potential national championship are on the line for a trio of Hurricanes prospects, headlined by a pair of Big Ten rivals.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3495,h_1965,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kmc1pqkr2ts89csg5h.jpg" caption="March 8, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State forward Charlie Cerrato (15) celebrates a penalty goal in the third period at Yost Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images | Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Power play strikes thrice, sets the tone for another Hurricanes win over Pittsburgh</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/power-play-strikes-thrice-sets-tone-for-another-hurricanes-win-over-pittsburgh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmbdrxjmv6</guid><description>Grabbing the lead 47 seconds in, the Canes never let it go to earn a third win over their Metro foe in under two weeks with a strong effort in the Steel City.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:22:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kmbsp6jthjkhyy82v5.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) congratulates Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (right) on his goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes and the Penguins battle one last time with valuable points at stake</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-penguins-battle-one-last-time-with-valuable-points-at-stake?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km9917zsjf</guid><description>For the third time in 12 days, the top two teams in the Metropolitan Division come together to conclude the season series in the biggest battle yet.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:49:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km9930sy14qgdct6n0.jpg" caption="Mar 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;   Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Connor Clifton (75) checks Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 takeaways from The Athletic&#39;s ranking of the Carolina Hurricanes&#39; prospects</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/5-takeaways-the-athletic-ranking-carolina-hurricanes-prospects-01km5vhfhk4v?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km5vhfhk4v</guid><description>Diving into the Top 15 prospects of the Hurricanes, according to Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, and making sense of what it all could mean in the future.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km5vmwf3dft728mjqz.jpg" caption="Oct 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing Bradly Nadeau (29) looks on against the New York Islanders during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alexander Nikishin calls game as the Hurricanes barely skate by in their first stop</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/alexander-nikishin-calls-game-hurricanes-barely-skate-by-in-first-stop?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km6fpg78zh</guid><description>The rookie defenseman collects his tenth goal to end the contest 41 seconds into overtime and earn a 4-3 victory over a feisty Toronto side.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:24:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4154,h_2336,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km72qacafc7y97kyak.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes venture north of the border once more for a Friday night in Toronto</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-venture-north-of-the-border-friday-night-in-toronto?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km37yq6j9b</guid><description>A three-game road trip begins tonight in Toronto, where the Canes seek a cleaner game than they played on Wednesday while earning the same result.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_70/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km382bk7egqm10nphx.jpg" caption="Dec 4, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) tries to get the shot past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>As the temperature rises at the GM meetings, the Canes&#39; boss is in the thick of it</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/as-temperature-rises-at-gm-meetings-canes-boss-is-in-the-thick-of-it?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km24ntb58y</guid><description>The league&#39;s general managers are talking shop in Florida, and reports are that things have gotten pretty testy during meetings with the commissioner.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_57/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km26b53s0ht58ca85s.jpg" caption="Mar 12, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sebastian Aho joins rare company in franchise history after hitting another milestone</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/sebastian-aho-joins-rare-company-in-franchise-history-after-hitting-another-milestone?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0htyh7nz</guid><description>The Finnish superstar is among the franchise&#39;s biggest names, inching closer to taking over a few more records over the next few seasons.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:52:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1893,h_1064,x_166,y_184/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01km0j1rdhad1qsa8f3k.jpg" caption="Jan 10, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) looks on from the players bench against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Lenovo Center. 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Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes can ill-afford consecutive bad outings as the Penguins come to town</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-can-ill-afford-consecutive-bad-outings-as-penguins-come-to-town?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kky7w9561c</guid><description>After getting laughed off the ice by the Blue Jackets last night, the Canes must have short memories and turn their attention to another division foe.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_203/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kky7x56xtn3jxpjfqb.jpg" caption="Mar 10, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37 scores a goal on his shootout attempt against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) at Lenovo Center. 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Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Keeping it simple will be the key as the Hurricanes welcome the Blues to town</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/keeping-it-simple-will-be-key-hurricanes-welcome-blues?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkeh0xn4yg</guid><description>Before hitting the road again, the Canes close their season series with the Blues on Thursday night, trying to avoid the same fate they suffered in St. Louis.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5706,h_3209,x_0,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kkeh2r28ybb9atr3pd.jpg" caption="Jan 13, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Dalibor Dvorsky (54) scores a goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) in the second period at Enterprise Center. 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Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes head home for a massive divisional battle against the Penguins</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-head-home-for-massive-divisional-battle-against-penguins?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk9j2dxxmk</guid><description>After a perfectly acceptable road trip, the Canes seek the friendly confines of the Lenovo Center to aid them in their battle against the second-place Pens.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5413,h_3044,x_0,y_217/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kk9j4hg1k7whr02tvn.jpg" caption="Dec 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) passes the puck against Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The good, the bad, and the ugly from the Hurricanes&#39; final Western trip of the season</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/good-bad-and-ugly-from-hurricanes-final-western-trip-of-the-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk81bhf4kp</guid><description>Splitting their four games through Seattle and Western Canada, there is plenty to talk about, both positively and negatively, about the team&#39;s performances.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4289,h_2412,x_53,y_505/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kk81fkyvnf4d4363yq.jpg" caption="Mar 6, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. 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Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Hurricanes go for the Alberta sweep to close out their four-game trip in Calgary</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/hurricanes-go-for-alberta-sweep-to-close-four-game-trip-in-calgary?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk1naq6d6h</guid><description>After a big win over the Oilers on Friday night, the Canes look to finish the trip with their third straight win and complete their journey in style.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:26:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kk1xzmv902p8wq8t5f.jpg" caption="Nov 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) and center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrate their victory against the Calgary Flames in the over time at Lenovo Center. 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Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Huffman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>As we await deadline news, the Hurricanes prepare for their toughest test of the trip</title><link>https://cardiaccane.com/as-we-await-deadline-news-hurricanes-prepare-for-toughest-test-of-trip?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Huffman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjznyz791d</guid><description>Friday is expected to be a very busy day in the hockey world, but the Canes have a game to play once it&#39;s all said and done, battling the Edmonton Oilers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:56:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1700,h_956,x_636,y_251/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/114/01kjzp6m0vrj2etcftfg.jpg" caption="Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) battle during the third period at Lenovo Center. 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