Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind’Amour’s Handshake With Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Draws Attention
Coach Rod Brind’Amour and Rick Tocchet shared a special postgame moment
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Jackson Blake punches Hurricanes’ ticket to Eastern Conference Finals with OT goal
The Carolina Hurricanes found themselves in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4, and they were able to get the win thanks to Jackson Blake. He ripped a shot past the goalie for his second goal of the game, and it helped the Hurricanes advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. JACKSON BLAKE IN OVERTIME […] The post Jackson Blake punches Hurricanes’ ticket to Eastern Conference Finals with OT goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The ‘unique gift’ Nikolaj Ehlers uses to drive Hurricanes’ undefeated postseason
The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. It would be their second appearance in the East Final in as many years. And if they win Game 4 over the Philadelphia Flyers, they would get to the East Final with an 8-0 postseason record in 2026. One player quietly driving the […] The post The ‘unique gift’ Nikolaj Ehlers uses to drive Hurricanes’ undefeated postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour shares powerful reaction to Victor Hedman’s statement
The season for the Tampa Bay Lightning is over, having lost to the Montreal Canadiens in a seven-game series in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the Lightning were considerably shorthanded, as they were without captain and top defenseman Victor Hedman for the entire series. Not only that, but Hedman also […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour shares powerful reaction to Victor Hedman’s statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes defenseman gets huge concussion update ahead of Game 3 vs. Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-0 in the series against the Philadelphia Flyers, as the club looks like a strong contender for the Stanley Cup Final. With Game 3 scheduled for Thursday, May 7, Carolina received a crucial update on one of its key defenseman. Reports indicate that Alexander Nikishin, who had been dealing with […] The post Hurricanes defenseman gets huge concussion update ahead of Game 3 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rod Brind’Amour gets brutally honest on Hurricanes’ undefeated start to playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes are in rarefied air after starting 5-0 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but head coach Rod Brind’Amour believes there is plenty of room for improvement. He has experienced a ton in this sport, both on the ice and from behind the bench, so an impressive showing in the early rounds is […] The post Rod Brind’Amour gets brutally honest on Hurricanes’ undefeated start to playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated so far in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on Saturday evening at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes had a week of preparation on their hands after having advanced to the second […] The post Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially set between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers, who will face each other in the postseason for the very first time. The Hurricanes, the top team in the Eastern Conference, were the first team to advance after a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators […] The post Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Both forward Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin […] The post Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes Announce Alexander Nikishin News Before Round 2
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour issued an update on the availability of Alexander Nikishin.
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2
The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, completing a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators in quick fashion. They now await the winner of who ultimately comes out on top in the ongoing series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, the latter […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rod Brind’Amour’s Frederik Andersen truth bomb bodes well for Stanley Cup run
The Carolina Hurricanes are looking strong after sweeping the Ottawa Senators out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina is now awaiting the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins series. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour is giving praise to his goaltender, Frederik Andersen. Andersen put together another dazzling performance for Carolina in Game 4 against Ottawa. […] The post Rod Brind’Amour’s Frederik Andersen truth bomb bodes well for Stanley Cup run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion after sweeping Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, after advancing past the Ottawa Senators. Carolina swept Ottawa in four games. The Hurricanes are getting some tough news though about the health of defenseman Alexander Nikishin. “Alexander Nikishin was diagnosed with a concussion during Game 4 in Ottawa. He returned with the team […] The post Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion after sweeping Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Hurricanes made NHL history by sweeping Senators in playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes dominated their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators, executing a four-game sweep where they didn’t trail for a single minute in the four games. Game 4 was a chippy affair as the Senators attempted to fight their way back into the series, but Carolina ended up scoring the go-ahead goal in the […] The post How Hurricanes made NHL history by sweeping Senators in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 1 place Hurricanes need to be better in Game 3, per Rod Brind’Amour
The Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of taking a 3-0 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Ottawa Senators. It took double overtime for the Hurricanes to get the win in Game 2, as Jordan Martinook sent the home fans away happy. As the series shifts to Ottawa, and the […] The post The 1 place Hurricanes need to be better in Game 3, per Rod Brind’Amour appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops cold truth on Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey
The Carolina Hurricanes are hoping to advance in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina is off to a good start. The club leads the Ottawa Senators in their series, 2-0. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is speaking out about what his team needs to do, ahead of Game 3. “If you think anything but your best […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops cold truth on Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canes are in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season and are looking for their sixth straight first-round win. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen spoke about how fired up the Raleigh fans were for Game 1. “It’s pretty […] The post Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off of winning their first regular season Eastern Conference title in franchise history, and have their sights firmly set on making another deep run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But that’ll be easier said than done; the Canes haven’t advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in two full decades, […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes get big Pyotr Kochetkov injury update ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off winning the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history. They begin their quest to bring a Stanley Cup championship to Raleigh for the first time since 2006 this weekend, opening up their postseason against the No. 8 seeded Ottawa Senators. And they’ll have three healthy goaltenders for […] The post Hurricanes get big Pyotr Kochetkov injury update ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nikolaj Ehlers adds name to Hurricanes history books in loss to Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t have much to play for in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night — but Nikolaj Ehlers certainly didn’t act like it. The star forward was a factor on both of his team’s tallies, scoring a goal and recording an assist in the first period. In the […] The post Nikolaj Ehlers adds name to Hurricanes history books in loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes have looked like a Stanley Cup contender for over half a decade. Yet, every time, they have fallen in the playoffs. Rod Brind’Amour has done a fantastic job of getting the Canes into the playoffs, but has not yet claimed Lord Stanley’s Cup. In fact, it’s officially been 20 years since the […] The post Hurricanes’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth
The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes are as consistent as a metronome — at least as far as the regular season is concerned. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has a team that brings it on a regular basis from October through the early part of April. The Hurricanes play with speed, precision and just enough snarl to have their […] The post Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have exceeded expectations throughout the regular season. While many of the league’s top insiders thought the Penguins would find themselves near the bottom of the NHL’s Metropolitan Division this season, they have been inside the playoff structure throughout all year. Much of that is due to the hot start the team had […] The post Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.