RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHThe Carolina Hurricanes came alive in the third period and took down a Rangers team, 4-2, that clearly had standings leapfrogging in mind. In front of a home crowd that was as loud as it has been for three years, the ‘Canes broke a franchise record with ten straight wins at home. It […]
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How ’bout that Wardo? Also, the ‘Canes face New York tonight
Cam Ward is the hottest player on the hottest team in the league, and the NHL is finally starting to take notice. Ward was named the first star of the NHL for the month of March, a first-time occurrence for the ‘Canes’ starting goaltender and only the second time a Hurricane has earned it since […]
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‘Canes continue Sens-ational play with 2-1 win over Ottawa
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHWhat happens when you put two red-hot teams together on a sheet of ice? Apparently, they cool each other off. After two periods without a score, the Ottawa Senators finally got a goal and the Hurricanes answered twice en route to a 2-1 win. Although they are well out of the top eight, […]
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‘Canes’ defense overwhelms the Capitals
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHThe Carolina Hurricanes won their eighth in a row on home ice and third in a row overall against the Washington Capitals, 4-1. This time, Carolina was the tired team, having beaten the Islanders 5-4 at home last night. The Carolina defense came alive in the third to break a 1-1 tie with […]
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Hurricanes squeak past Islanders, 5-4
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGH During a day full of outrageous upsets, it looked like the RBC Center inhabitant that might be going places this spring might fall prey to the _ New York Islanders. Though the Islanders have settled firmly into last place in the league, the team has gone 4-1-1 in its last six and […]
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From Russia, With Love: Babchuk’s big night lifts ‘Canes over Devils, 4-2
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHThe Carolina Hurricanes took advantage of a tired, Brodeur-less Devils team and cushioned themselves a bit in the standings. Carolina’s special teams went to work and scored three power play goals, including two by defenseman Anton Babchuk. The ‘Canes won the contest 4-2. Those in attendance let out a collective, relieved exhale when […]
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Hurricanes set for three home games with playoffs at stake
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals RBC Center March 18, 20, 21 A lot has happened since those blissful preseason days when the hockey world was at the Carolina Hurricanes’ fingertips. With 11 games remaining in the regular season and a crucial three-game homestand this week, the Hurricanes are in […]
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Ward, ‘Canes shut out Rangers, 3-0
The Carolina Hurricanes have made a total turnaround from the team that couldn’t score and couldn’t win big games, shutting out the New York Rangers – a team also fighting tooth-and-nail for a playoff spot – and winning their fourth in a row. Joe Corvo scored the game-winner in the second period and it held […]
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Cole scores in return to Raleigh, Whitney scores hatter and 300th goal
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHIn front of 18,100 ravenous fans who pulled their No. 26 jerseys out from the backs of their closets and cheered loudly every time his name was mentioned, Erik Cole made his return to Raleigh a victorious one indeed. Cole scored the back-breaking third goal and his teammate Ray Whitney – not to […]