The Penguins became the second team in the conference to punch their postseason ticket. The dogfight for home ice continues among the others in the division, while some others are clinging to life as the season goes down the stretch. 1. Pittsburgh Penguins (48-22-5) 101 points The Penguins clinched their eighth-straight postseason appearance on Friday as they edged the Blue Jackets 2-1. That win snapped...
Hurricanes lose while shorthanded in extra period. The Carolina Hurricanes played a tight game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, but ended up losing in overtime, 3-2 at the PNC Center. Jiri Tlusty was called for closing his hand on the puck and the Hurricanes faced a tough 4-on-3 disadvantage during the overtime period. The Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen scored during the powerplay...
The Canes close out their season series against the Blue Jackets tonight. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets March 29, 2014 - 7:00 pm ET PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC TV - Fox Sports Carolinas Radio - 99.9 The Fan SB Nation Rival Blog: The Cannon Hurricanes Record: 32-32-9 73 pts 7th Metro 13th EC Blue Jackets Record: 37-30-6 80 pts 4th Metro 7th EC Post-Season Picture: Games Remaining: 9 Estimated...
Jiri Tlusty scores twice and Anton Khudobin earns first shutout as a Hurricane The Carolina Hurricanes had a much better beginning to this game as they took a 1-0 lead in the first period and went on to defeat the Florida Panthers , 3-0 on Thursday night in Sunrise. Anton Khudobin made 35 saves on 35 shots to earn his first shutout as a Hurricane, and the fourth of his career. Jiri Tlusty scored twice...
Showdown in Sunrise: the Hurricanes wrap up their series against the Panthers tonight. Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers March 27, 2014 - 7:00 pm ET BB&T Arena - Sunrise, FL TV - Fox Sports Carolinas Radio - 99.9 The Fan SB Nation Rival Blog: Litter Box Cats Hurricanes Record: 31-32-9 71 pts 7th Metro 13th EC Panthers Record: 27-38-8 62 pts 7th Atlantic 15th EC Post-Season Picture: Games Remaining:...
It's March 26th and the Triangle still has the feeling of winter. When will it end and finally give way to spring? The same question could be asked of the Hurricanes season, when will it end? It's been a long, gloomy year for the Canes and I think a lot of people are just ready to close this chapter and open the next one. As each day passes, it seems like it is getting harder and harder to watch the...
Even if Jim Rutherford retires, more change is needed in Carolina This was supposed to be the year. The Carolina Hurricanes were tossing away their old budget, they were changing their frugal ways of the past, and they were going to spend the money needed to make the playoffs this season. On paper, they accomplished pretty much what they wanted to in the off season. Before the end of last season,...
University of Michigan forward Phil Di Giuseppe, Carolina’s second-round pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, has signed an entry-level deal with the Hurricanes and will forgo his senior season with the Wolverines. After three years of up-and-down production with the Michigan Wolverines, Phil Di Giuseppe finally found his groove down the stretch this season, scoring eight goals and registering two assists...
RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Vice President of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with left wing Phil Di Giuseppe on a three-year, entry-level contract. On the NH......
Another horrific start dooms Carolina The Carolina Hurricanes jumped from bad to worse as they had another horrific start to a game, this time falling behind 3-0, six minutes into the first period, and 4-0 less than 11 minutes into it, before eventually losing to the New York Islanders , 5-4 on Tuesday night in front of 15,176 at the PNC Arena. Cam Ward started the game and allowed three goals on...
Jim Rutherford has hinted that this could be his final season as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. If so, he leaves behind a mixed bag of on-ice results and a legacy as the father to Triangle hockey. If this is the end of Jim Rutherford’s two decade-long reign as the general manager of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes , it's an unfitting end to a spectacular run. Was it...
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has reassigned defenseman Ryan Murphy to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). ......
Go with the flow... Fresh off a brand new six-year contract extension, Justin Faulk and the Hurricanes are back at PNC to take on the Islanders. Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders March 25, 2014 - 7:00 pm ET PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC TV - Fox Sports Carolinas Radio - 99.9 The Fan SB Nation Rival Blog: Lighthouse Hockey Hurricanes Record: 31-31-9 71 pts 7th Metro 12th EC Islanders Record: 27-35-9...
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that they have signed defenseman Justin Faulk to a six-year, $29 million extension. The present and future of the Carolina Hurricanes defense is locked up through 2020. The Canes announced Monday that 22-year-old defenseman Justin Faulk has agree to a six-year contract extension that will pay him a total of $29 million, an average of $4.833 million per season....
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed defenseman Justin Faulk to a six-year contract extension. The $29-million dollar deal will pa......
With the 5th pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes selected Elias Lindholm. Now that the season is almost over, did they make the right choice? Would a different pick have helped the Canes out more this season and/or going forward? When the 2012/2013 season ended, with yet another missed opportunity, the Hurricanes entered the offseason with a number of issues to address at the draft...
Every team in the division has played at least 70 games. Time is running out for teams to make major moves toward playoff position, who is set up to gain ground down the stretch? 1. Pittsburgh Penguins (46-19-5) 97 points After dropping back-to-back decisions to the suddenly red hot Flyers , the Penguins steadied to earn points in three-consecutive games to inch closer to the 100 point mark. After...
Cam Ward makes 34 saves in Carolina win The Carolina Hurricanes needed the early heroics of Cam Ward to stay in the game before exploding for three quick goals in the second period, then held on to defeat the Winnipeg Jets , 3-2 on Saturday night at the MTS Centre. The Canes had another slow start in the first period and were outshot 13-6 by the Jets, but Ward made several top notch saves to keep...
The Hurricanes wrap up a three-game road trip in Winnipeg tonight. Carolina Hurricanes at Winnipeg Jets March 22, 2014 - 7:00 pm ET MTS Centre - Winnipeg, MB TV - Fox Sports Carolinas Radio - 99.9 The Fan SB Nation Rival Blog: Arctic Ice Hockey Hurricanes Record: 30-31-9 69 pts 7th Metro 13th EC Jets Record: 32-30-9 73 pts 6th Central 11th WC Post-Season Picture: Games Remaining: 12 Minimum Points...
Canes rally after another slow start, but it's not enough The Carolina Hurricanes fell behind 2-0, tied the game on two nice scores by Alexander Semin , then allowed a shorthanded, game-winner to Jonathan Toews as they lost to the Chicago Blackhawks , 3-2 at the United Center on Friday night. It was the 11th loss in 16 games since the Olympic break for the Hurricanes. The Canes went over 12...