News and views about the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL
Since we have another day to wait for the next game I thought I would share some of what I have been thinking about for the past couple of days. (deep thoughts) This Bussi experience reminds me somewhat of a similar situation with Michael Leighton back in 2010, except back then it was the Hurricanes […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes won their third straight shootout game as they outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2 on Sunday night at the Lenovo Center. The win allowed Carolina to sweep the back-to-back and home-and-home series. The Canes now have a 21-9-2 record as they sit three points ahead of the second place New York Islanders in […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
If a divisional game is a four-point matchup, then back-to-back, home-and-home divisional games are worth eight points in the standings. This is certainly true when looking at the Metropolitan Division right now. All eight Metro teams were in action last night, and all but Columbus secured at least one point in the standings. The shootout […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
PHILADELPHIA — On Saturday night, with the first of back-to-back games against the Philadelphia Flyers on the line, Rod Brind’Amour and Jeff Daniels called Jackson Blake’s number in the fourth round of the shootout. The two just had a feeling it was the right call, despite the 22-year old being 0-for-3 in his young career […]
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PHILADELPHIA — The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3, on Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The win is the Hurricanes’ third straight and puts them in sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division. After allowing two early first period goals, the Canes stormed back to tie the game in the second. […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes (19-9-2) are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-4) at Xfinity Mobile Arena at 7 PM in the first of a home-and-home between the two teams. The Canes are on a roll as of late, winning five of their last seven games, including a shootout victory over the Capitals on Thursday […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Brandon Bussi kept his winning streak alive and his magical season ongoing as he backstopped the Carolina Hurricanes to 3 -2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night at our Nation’s Capital. It was Bussi’s eighth win in a row and his 10th win in his first 11 NHL games, which is an […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-2) take on the Washington Capitals (18-9-3) tonight in a battle for first place in the Metro and the East. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 P.M. and the game will be televised by the FanDuel Sports Network. While the Canes are coming off a mediocre seven game home stand, (4-3-0), the […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Goaltender, Brandon Bussi, won his seventh game in a row and his ninth in 10 career NHL games as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1 on Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center. Bussi says he is just taking everything one game at a time, but he is just the fifth goalie in […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2) will close out their recent seven game homestand tonight with a tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets, (13-10-6). Game time is 7:30 P.M. and it will be televised by ESPN+. So far the team is 3-3 as they have provided their home fans at times with some uninspired hockey. Overall, they […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes came out flat again in this homestand and fell to the San Jose Sharks, 4-1 on Sunday night at the Lenovo Center. The team is now 3-3 during this homestand with one more game on Tuesday night, that one against Columbus. Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour called his team’s performance and effort, “embarrassing”. […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Yes, we just did this but it was so fun why not jump back in? The Canes are right back in action this evening as they welcome the San Jose Sharks into Raleighwood for a game that will also serve as the beginning of sorts to the Canes’ celebration of their Stanley Cup win 20 […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Through 45 minutes of game time, the Carolina Hurricanes played nearly perfect hockey. This is not to say that every play on the ice was perfect, but the unit played with cohesion and supported each other well. Despite a last 15 minutes that saw the Canes take their feet off the gas and allow three […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Tonight at the Lenovo Center, a Major League Baseball expansion team proxy war will take place between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has expressed a strong interest in bringing the MLB to Raleigh. With the backing of Dundon, other local investors, and an influential grassroots group, the City of […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes blinked and fell behind early as the Toronto Maple Leafs scored on their very first shot of the game and the Canes went on to lose to the Leafs, 5-1 on Thursday night at the Lenovo Center. Midway through the first, the puck took a weird bounce off the end boards, bounced […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3) are in town to face the Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2) for an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night at the Lenovo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 P.M. The Canes have been off since their 1-0 overtime win over Calgary on Sunday night. The time off seemed to have helped […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames, 1-0, Sunday evening at the Lenovo Center to notch two-straight wins for the first time since Nov. 9. With the win, the Canes move to 16-7-2, good for first place in the Metropolitan Division, overtaking the New Jersey Devils. In a low shooting affair, the Carolina Hurricanes recorded […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The Hurricanes are back tonight with another home game against the Calgary Flames at 5 PM in the Lenovo Center with a chance at the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. Friday’s 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets was a get-right game for the Canes, who before that had only won two of their last […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
On the back of an explosive third period that saw Seth Jarvis score his second career hat trick and Brandon Bussi make twelve confident saves, the Carolina Hurricanes got back to their winning ways by defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-1. The win ruined the NHL debut for Winnipeg goalie Thomas Milic, who was solid but […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
***3PM update: Rod Brind’Amour confirms that Brandon Bussi will start and Jordan Staal will miss his third game with Illness*** What better way to celebrate the day after (American) Thanksgiving and the official start of the holiday season than some early evening hockey? The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Winnipeg Jets in Raleigh at […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
The Rangers converted on their chances, the Hurricanes did not, and one of the oddest teams in the NHL this season picked up another road win on Wednesday Night as the New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in a pre-Thanksgiving matchup in Raleigh. Igor Shesterkin made 36 stops, several of the high-danger variety […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to bounce back from a sluggish effort in a loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday as they return home to take on the New York Rangers in a Metropolitan Division showdown. With the flu bug going through the locker room and captain Jordan Staal sidelined, the Hurricanes put forth […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
A 1:00 PM start, no Jordan Staal, and an adjusted 11/7 lineup were not a recipe for success Sunday afternoon. The Carolina Hurricanes fell to Buffalo 4-1 to close out their road trip. The Canes did not start on time and seemed to be chasing their game all afternoon. Defensive breakdowns and poor positioning were […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes wrap up their four-game road trip this afternoon in Buffalo. The Canes have earned points in five straight games and are looking to extend their lead atop the Eastern Conference. The Sabres are last in the East and have struggled to find consistent play this season. Buffalo put themselves in a hole […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
Team Captain, Jordan Staal scored twice and Brandon Bussi held the fort in goal to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. The win improves the team’s record to 14-5-2 and keeps them at first in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. Staal is riding a hot […]
2 months ago | 2 reads