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Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final

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The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. However, they went on to shut down the Carolina Hurricanes following that goal. The Canadiens won Game 1 of the East Final thanks in part to Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky. Caufield scored a goal and added an assist […] The post Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

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The Carolina Hurricanes are back in action after a long delay in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 of the 2026 East Final against the Montreal Canadiens is just their ninth game since April 17th. Unfortunately for Frederik Andersen and his teammates, things are not going well on home ice. The Hurricanes opened the scoring […] The post Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens pull off bonkers Game 1 achievement last seen in 1985

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Things were stacking up against the Montreal Canadiens coming into the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. The Habs are at a rest disadvantage compared to the mighty Carolina Hurricanes, who have played just eight games in the first two rounds to Montreal’s 14. On top of that, the Hurricanes have been the best team […] The post Canadiens pull off bonkers Game 1 achievement last seen in 1985 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens, Hurricanes combine for rare NHL feat with electric Game 1 start

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The Carolina Hurricanes had set the standard for their performance in the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs. However, they did not appear to be on their game in the first period of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens. After scoring the first goal of the game 33 seconds in when […] The post Canadiens, Hurricanes combine for rare NHL feat with electric Game 1 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Who Wins Eastern Conference Final, Hurricanes or Canadiens?

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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After the Vegas Golden Knights upset the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the ...

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Hurricanes’ X-factor in East Final vs. Canadiens

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The Carolina Hurricanes have to feel good about what they have accomplished to this point in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They took care of business against the Ottawa Senators in four straight games in the opening round. The followed that up with another sweep in the second round against the Philadelphia Flyers. As sharp as […] The post Hurricanes’ X-factor in East Final vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes hit historic downtime awaiting Sabres-Canadiens finish

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The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a sensational start in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They have swept their first two series against the Ottawa Senators and the Philadelphia Flyers. They will be competing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the winner of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. The Carolina […] The post Hurricanes hit historic downtime awaiting Sabres-Canadiens finish appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis drops ‘snakebitten’ truth bomb amid quiet postseason

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The Carolina Hurricanes have been absolutely dominant in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, playing eight games and winning all of them en route to a second consecutive trip to the Eastern Conference Final. But the top line of Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov has been quiet, combining for just 11 points in those […] The post Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis drops ‘snakebitten’ truth bomb amid quiet postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb after sweep of Flyers

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The Carolina Hurricanes’ biggest struggle in recent years has been getting over the third-round hump in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After going 8-0 through the first two playoff rounds and now facing a lengthy break, it’s clear that despite their shortcomings in the past, the head coach’s messaging hasn’t gone stale. For Rod Brind’Amour, the […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb after sweep of Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers rumors: The injury that kept Owen Tippett out of Round 2 vs. Hurricanes

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It was a disappointing end to a tumultuous season for Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett, as he missed the entire second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes with an injury. It was one of the best seasons of Tippett’s career in 2025-26, despite dealing with trade rumors when the Flyers’ season outlook looked bleak. Tippett stuck […] The post Flyers rumors: The injury that kept Owen Tippett out of Round 2 vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Flyers most to blame for 2nd-round sweep against Hurricanes

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The Philadelphia Flyers knew they had an uphill battle in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Metropolitan Division champion Carolina Hurricanes. However, after eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, there was plenty of confidence among head coach Rick Tocchet’s charges. However, the Hurricanes had too much speed and Rod […] The post 2 Flyers most to blame for 2nd-round sweep against Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep

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The Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals. This is their second East Final in as many years, following last year’s defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers. This is also their fourth East Final appearance since 2019. A major part of their more recent success has been goaltender Frederik Andersen. […] The post Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans send Flyers one last salute after Cinderella playoff run

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The Philadelphia Flyers had their playoff run cut short after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the playoffs. They fought in Game 4, and it went all the way to overtime, but they were not able to secure the victory to keep their hopes alive. Despite the tough series, the Flyers […] The post Fans send Flyers one last salute after Cinderella playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes savagely troll Philly fans with Cheesesteak diss

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The Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, having gone a perfect 8-0 through the first two rounds thanks to Saturday evening’s 3-2 series-clinching victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Jackson Blake scored his second goal of the game at the 5:31 mark of overtime, punching Carolina’s ticket once again to the Eastern Conference […] The post Hurricanes savagely troll Philly fans with Cheesesteak diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes make history not seen since 1985 with Game 4 win over Flyers

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The Carolina Hurricanes continued their impressive postseason run on Saturday with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 to complete a second-round sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season and third time in four years. The Hurricanes became just the fifth team in NHL […] The post Hurricanes make history not seen since 1985 with Game 4 win over Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jackson Blake makes 21st century Hurricanes history with series-clinching goal

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The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4. It took overtime for the Hurricanes to get the victory, and it was Jackson Blake who came up with the shot to get them past the Flyers. He ripped a shot past the goalie for his second […] The post Jackson Blake makes 21st century Hurricanes history with series-clinching goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Taylor Hall isn’t ready to celebrate Hurricanes’ success just yet

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The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime of Game 4. Jackson Blake was able to rip a shot past the goalie for his second goal of the game, and the Hurricanes remain undefeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They’re making it look easy every game, […] The post Why Taylor Hall isn’t ready to celebrate Hurricanes’ success just yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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