TV/FSN-CRThe Boston Bruins, as anticipated, did not roll over and allow Carolina to shake their hands on the way out the door. They’re going to make the ‘Canes work for this series win, and after a 4-0 demolition in Boston, the Hurricanes are on their way home to try for “Second Round Takedown: Take 2 […]
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O say, can ‘Jussi’? Jokinen pots game-winner again as ‘Canes put Bruins in 3-1 series bind
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHThe ‘Canes decided they liked their Game 3 performance, when Eric Staal, Sergei Samsonov and Jussi Jokinen scored in succession. So they decided to replicate the game with the same scorers, albeit in a different order. Carolina continued its strong play in the neutral zone and its special teams took care of the […]
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Finnish finisher Jussi Jokinen pots another winner for the ‘Canes in Game 3
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHAfter yet another Jussi Jokinen clutch goal, this one in overtime against the Boston Bruins, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in a position they aren’t used to – ahead. Eric Staal, Sergei Samsonov and Jokinen scored and Ward made 21 saves in a back-and-forth match to give the ‘Canes a 3-2 win and […]
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The Carolina Hurricanes prepare for two home playoff games against the Boston Bruins
Welcome to springtime in Raleigh. Birds provide the soundtrack of the season, pungent scents of grass and honeysuckle fill the air, and azaleas are in full bloom. Warm temperatures send Triangle residents running to their closets for shorts, T-shirts and flip flops. Oh, and hockey jerseys, of course. When it comes to athletics, there is […]
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Ward shuts out Boston, 3-0; Hurricanes head home with even series
In their wildest dreams, perhaps Caniacs dared to think of earning a split against Boston at home. This was a team that had lost six of 44 games in regulation in their own building and thoroughly manhandled the ‘Canes in Game 1. In addition, this was a team that had beaten Carolina five straight times […]
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The Hurricanes are shippin’ up to Boston (wa ah oh!)
Has everyone recovered from Tuesday? Good. Let’s roll. Sorry the series recap never happened, but let’s look ahead instead. Before the ‘Canes had time to unwind after a spectacularly memorable Game 7, they were back on a plane, preparing to face a team that beat them like a red-headed stepchild in the regular season. The […]
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Last-ditch effort saves ‘Canes in Game 7
FSCR/ TVBring on the Bruins. Behind with 1:20 left in the game, the ‘Canes potted an incredible two goals and downed the Devils, 4-3, in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semifinals. They will now move on to face the top-seeded Boston Bruins either Friday or Saturday evening. The ‘Canes won this game as they […]
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Game 7 LiveBlog – please join us tonight!
In honor of tonight’s Game 7 cage match between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils – which is, alas, an away game – Triangle Offense will be liveblogging tonight, starting at approximately 6:30. If you’re watching the game near a computer, please join us and share your thoughts.
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Carolina crushes New Jersey 4-0, forces Game 7
RBC CENTER/ RALEIGHThe Carolina Hurricanes fought hard in Game 6 for the tie and managed to send it back to Newark. Once there, they’ll be able to visit an old friend: Game 7. New Jersey captain Jamie Langenbrunner returned from injury to play in his first since Game 1, but his Devils looked slow and […]