The Carolina Hurricanes have made a seventh consecutive playoff berth and will be taking on the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Hockey News will be following the Hurricanes closely all postseason and will be keeping up this hub to make it easy for fans to access all stories during the run.
Because It's the Cup: Carolina Hurricanes Ready For Another Run At Lord Stanley
Round 3: Florida Panthers (4-1 L)
Storylines
• Carolina Hurricanes Questionable To Have Full Roster For Game 1
• 'The Past Is In The Past': Carolina Hurricanes Not Caught Up In Prior Series, Focused On Present
• 3 Things Hurricanes Need To Knock Out The Panthers
• 'It's Really Hard To Play Against These Guys': Florida Panthers Sound Off On Carolina Hurricanes, Challenges They Present
Game 1
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• Hurricanes Defenseman Jalen Chatfield Questionable For Game 1 Of Eastern Conference Final
• 'If I'm In There, I'm Going To Play My Ass Off': Hurricanes Rookie Could Potentially Make NHL Playoff Debut In Eastern Conference Final
• Familiar Faces, Yet Different Teams Meet Again In Eastern Conference Final Two Years Apart
• Recap
• Quotebook
Game 2
• Emotions Running Hot Already In Eastern Conference Final
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• Jalen Chatfield, Scott Morrow or Alexander Nikishin?: Carolina's Blueline Still Up In The Air Before Game 2
• Is Mark Jankowski An Option For Game 2?
• Hurricanes Not Worried About Lack Of Finish Against Panthers
• The Carolina Hurricanes Should Be Embarrassed
• Quotebook
• Hurricanes Fans Voice Displeasures At Embarrassing Game 2 Loss
Game 3
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• Carolina Hurricanes To Make Big Change For Game 3
• 3 Hurricanes Who Must Shine In Game 3 vs. Panthers
• Hurricanes Facing Must-Win Game 3 vs. Panthers
• Multiple Lineup Adjustments In Consideration For Carolina Hurricanes Ahead Of Game 3
• Carolina Hurricanes Without Yet Another Key Defenseman
• Hurricanes Rookie Avoids Major Injury Following Dirty Hit In Game 3
• Recap
• Quotebook
• Hurricanes Regret Lack of Physical Pushback In Game 3
Game 4
• 2 Important Hurricanes Defenders Doubtful For Game 4
• Hurricanes Turning Back to Number One Netminder For Game 4
• 'You Want It To Be Hard': Andrei Svechnikov Remaining Positive Despite Pressure Of Moment
• Rod Brind'Amour Shows Hurricanes Rookie Defenders Love
• 3 Hurricanes Who Must Shine In Game 4 vs. Panthers
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• It's Do Or Die Time For The Carolina Hurricanes: Game 4 Quotebook
• Recap
• Post-Game Quotebook
• The Carolina Hurricanes Have Lifted Their Eastern Conference Final Curse
• Rookie Blueliner Alexander Nikishin Already Playing Vital Role For Carolina Hurricanes
Game 5
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• Charles Barkley Makes Bold Hurricanes Prediction For Game 5
• Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen Bounced Back At Big Time
• 3 Hurricanes Who Must Shine In Game 5
• Hurricanes Star Gets Big Praise From Matthew Tkachuk
• Jaccob Slavin Shining Bright In Eastern Conference Final
• Recap
• Quotebook
Round 2: Washington Capitals (4-1 W)
Storylines
• Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour Makes NHL History
• Carolina Recalls 3 Players From AHL
• Frederik Andersen Already Back On The Ice
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi Dodges Catastrophe; Will Be Ready To Go For Round 2
• 'I Feel Good': Frederik Andersen Back At Practice, Ready For Round 2 Series
Game 1
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• Live Blog
• Recap
• Quotebook
• 3 Takeaways
Game 2
• Mark Jankowski to be Game-Time Decision
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• Live Blog
• Recap
• Quotebook
Game 3
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• Mark Jankowski Doubtful For Game 3
• Don't Expect To See Alexander Nikishin Anytime Soon On The Carolina Hurricanes' Blueline
• Carolina Hurricanes Have Been Dominant At Home, Can They Keep That Up?
• Recap
• Quotebook
Game 4
• Hurricanes Provide Positive Update on Injured Players
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• Healthy Scratch To Impact Player: Jack Roslovic Stepping Up For Carolina Hurricanes
• Recap
• Quotebook
Game 5
• Alexander Nikishin To Make NHL Debut
• Recap
• 10 Observations
• Quotebook
• 'As Good As A Team As There Is': Washington Coach Spencer Carbery Praises Carolina, Shouts Out Jaccob Slavin For Norris
Round 1: New Jersey Devils (4-1 W)
Storylines
• 3 Carolina Hurricanes Who Need To Step Up Their Games For The Playoffs
• The Carolina Hurricanes Are Virtually Fully Healthy, So Who Sits Game 1
• Frederik Andersen 'More Than Likely' To Be Game 1 Starter, But Will The Hurricanes Rotate Netminders?
• 'He Has All The Tools': Alexander Nikishin Takes Part In First Carolina Hurricanes Practice
Game 1
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• Recap
• Jalen Chatfield Scores Hurricanes First Goal Of Postseason
• Logan Stankoven Leads Hurricanes To Game 1 Victory
• Quotebook
• 3 Takeaways
Game 2
• Will The Hurricanes Lineup Look Any Different In Game 2?
• Hurricanes Offering Parking Discount For Game 2 Early Arrivers
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• New Jersey Devils Dealt Massive Blow; Hughes, Dillon Out For Game 2
• Frederik Andersen To Start, No Other Lineup Changes Expected For Carolina
• 'We're Not Going To Change Anything That We Do': Jaccob Slavin On First Round Series, Preparing For Game 2
• Quotebook
• Steady Freddie: Hurricanes Netminder Frederik Andersen's Calm, Reliable Presence Key For Carolina
• Jordan Martinook: The New Jersey Devils' Devil
• 3 Takeaways
Game 3
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• 'We Think We've Built A Team That's Capable Of Competing For The Cup': Eric Tulsky On First Year As GM, Playoff Run, Alexander Nikishin and More
• New Dad Eric Robinson Welcomes In Child Before Game 3
• Recap
• Quotebook
• 10 Takeaways
Game 4
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• Frederik Andersen To Start Again For Carolina In Game 4; No Other Lineup Changes
• Jaccob Slavin Scores Goal Of The Postseason
• Frederik Andersen Exits Game 4 With Apparent Injury
• Recap
• Quotebook
Game 5
• Frederik Andersen's Status Still Up In The Air For Game 5
• 'Playoff Time Is My Time': Andrei Svechnikov Bouncing Back, Making Huge Postseason Impact For Carolina
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• Pyotr Kochetkov To Start Game 5; Frederik Andersen Day-to-Day
• Special Teams Dominance Has Carolina On Cusp Of Advancing
• Recap
• Quotebook
• 5 Takeaways
• Hurricanes Share Special Moment With Former Teammates In Handshake Line
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