Carolina Hurricanes Coverage

Brind'Amour: It's about bouncing back, it's about getting better, it's about how do you win the next one

The Carolina Hurricanes had two days in between games and now have another chance to close out the series vs. the Islanders Tuesday in Game 5. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour spoke to the media ahead of Tuesday's game

Hurricanes host Islanders in Game 5 on Tuesday with 3-1 series lead

The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.

The Associated Press

Gold: Everybody take a breath as the Canes prepare for Game 5 against the Islanders

99.9 The Fan's Adam Gold says that the Canes are in a great position, leading the Islanders 3-1 heading into Tuesday's Game 5. He says that the Canes are still waiting for their high-danger offense to emerge.

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mathew Barzal capped a solid all-around effort by the New York Islanders with their season on the line to get a big win.

By VIN A. CHERWOO, AP Sports Writer

Canes, Islanders knotted at two apiece headed to a second overtime in Game 4

Stefan Noesen scored the game-tying goal in the third period and the Canes and Islanders have been tied ever since. Game four is headed to a second overtime

Hurricanes look to complete sweep of Islanders

Superb goaltending from Frederick Andersen and two goals from defensemen gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-0 series lead Thursday. The Canes will try to finish off the New York Islanders on Saturday in Game 4.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Canes fans celebrate win over Islanders for 3-0 series lead

The Canes are one win away from moving to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They're now up three games to none in their series with the New York Islanders, after a 3 to 2 win Thursday night.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead

Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Pat Welter

DeAngelo ready to help team win after Pesce suffers injury

Tony DeAngelo is ready as next-man-up as defenseman Brett Pesce suffers lower-body injury

Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in

Kacy Hintz, WRAL Sports anchor

DeAngelo looks to step up in Pesce's absence

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo talks about filling the role that Brett Pesce occupied. Pesce was injured in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series with the New York Islanders.

DeAngelo: Now I've got a chance to come in help the team out and hopefully make a difference

With defenseman Brett Pesce "likely" out for the remainder of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. DeAngelo played in 31 regular season games and is ready to make the most of his opportunity

Staal: On the road it's about keeping the momentum swings at a minimum

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal spoke to the media before the team flew up to New York for games 3 & 4. Staal spoke about the loss of Brett Pesce and how the team can keep momentum rolling

Young Canes fans make playoff game and prom in same night

Corban Doyle and Abigail Schalla sported their best attire to attend the Carolina Hurricanes' playoff opener on Saturday. They enjoyed some viral fame after showing up on the Jumbotron with a "Playoffs are better than prom" sign. They even made it to the dance after the game.

Tom Dundon and Justin Williams talk Carolina Hurricanes with Adam Gold

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, and former Hurricanes' great Justin Williams join Adam Gold to talk about where the team is at right now, what they anticipate for this playoff run and why the 'Canes made their big deadline deals for Jake Guentzel and Evengy Kuznetsov to the teams.

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Staal: It was really cool. Amazing. I don't know, all of the things...

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal had an assist in the 5-3 win vs. the Islanders. Staal spoke about the emotions of the win and having family in the house

Brind'Amour: It's one of those games we will look back on for a long time

Rod Brind'Amour speaks to the media after a 5-3 win over the Islanders in game 2.

Aho: The way we responded and came back shows a lot of character

Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho scored the game-tying goal in the 5-3 win vs. the Islanders.

Canes complete comeback, defeat Islanders 5-3 in Game 2 of first round series

It looked like the Hurricanes were heading back to New York tied 1-1, but the Canes offense exploded to snag the win against the Islanders.

Pat Welter, WRAL sports

Eye of the storm: Canes fan shows team spirit with custom glass eye

The Carolina Hurricanes take on the New York Islanders on Monday in Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and one Canes fan showed his team spirit with a glass eye sporting the Hurricanes' logo.

Hurricanes look to dictate pace in Game 2 against Islanders

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to take a 2-0 series lead against the New York Islanders on Monday night in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Game 2: Canes host Islanders tonight at PNC Arena

The Hurricanes are looking for a 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the New York Islanders on Monday.

Hurricanes get a quick boost from Evgeny Kuznetsov addition to start NHL playoffs

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Evgeny Kuznetsov wasted no time making a postseason impact for the Carolina Hurricanes. It's a promising sign for what could be ahead in the NHL playoffs.

By AARON BEARD, AP Sports Writer

Brind'Amour: perfect example of a team that's been playing playoff hockey for a month and a team that hasn't.

Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour spoke about his team's 3-1 playoff opening win vs. the Islanders