Powered by two goals in eight seconds, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 on Tuesday and won their first-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 4-1. The Canes will take on the New York Rangers in the second round.

Hurricanes beat Islanders, advance to second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

We’re also following the escalating tensions at campus nationwide – including at NC State and UNC. Plus, the highlights from the Canes’ quest for the cup, and the world-class upgrade in store for fans at PNC Arena. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11: Showers and storms overnight. When the bulk of the wet weather hits and when we see an even better chance for rain

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know about North Carolina's second primary election on May 14, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

Early voting for NC primary runoff; Election Day is May 14

Decision 2024

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

A close-up of Burk Uzzle's photograph of Jacquelyn Kennedy and surrounding crowds at the funeral procession for Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968.  The Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibit featuring photography by Burk Uzzle will be on display at the Arts Council of Wilson through Feb. 6, 2010.

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