Carolina visits Toronto after Kotkaniemi’s 2-goal game
March 16, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (44-14-8, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (40-18-9, second in the Atlantic Division)
Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored two goals in the Hurricanes' 5-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets.
Kotkaniemi lifts Hurricanes past Canadiens 4-3 in SO
March 8, 2023 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Brent Burns and Teuvo Teraivainen also scored in the tiebreaker for the Hurricanes, and Rem Pitlick and Nick Suzuki tallied for the Canadiens.
Teravainen’s hat trick helps Canes rout Lightning 6-0
March 6, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen had three goals, recent acquisition Shayne Gostisbehere scored in his first Carolina home game and the Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-0 on Sunday.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi had a goal and four assists and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Hurricanes, who’ve won 14 of their past 17 games.
Goalie Ullmark scores as Bruins beat Canucks 3-1
February 26, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Goaltender Linus Ullmark scored into an empty net in the final minute and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Saturday might for their sixth straight victory.
Gibson stops 51 shots as Ducks top Hurricanes
February 26, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jakob Silfverberg and Troy Terry scored in the third period, and John Gibson stopped 51 shots as the Anaheim Ducks beat Carolina 3-2 on Saturday night to end the Hurricanes’ five-game winning streak.
DeBrusk scores in return, Bruins beat Islanders 6-2
February 19, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored two minutes into his first game in six weeks, Trent Frederic had a pair of goals and Linus Ullmark stopped 26 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday.
Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina’s 1st outdoor game
February 19, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes stepped out of the tunnel in a stadium packed full of buzzing fans, with the lights from cellphone flashlights bouncing along the stands and North Carolina State's marching band playing to their pregame walk to an outdoor rink.
Jarvis’ hat trick carries Hurricanes past Canadiens 6-2
February 17, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis’ father missed the Carolina Hurricanes’ road game earlier this week that was part of the team’s annual trip accompanied by players' dads.
The young forward put on a show when his father showed up Thursday night.
Mercer scores twice, Devils top Hurricanes in Metro matchup
January 11, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Tuesday night despite allowing two short-handed goals.
Mercer gave the Devils their first lead at 8:53 of the third period on his 10th goal of the season.
Raanta posts 2nd straight shutout, Canes beat Panthers 4-0
December 31, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta made 19 saves for his second straight shutout and the 17th of his career, and the Carolina Hurricanes scored on three power plays for their franchise-record 10th consecutive victory, beating the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Friday night.
Raanta’s 2nd straight shutout helps Hurricanes beat Panthers
December 31, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta made 19 saves for his second straight shutout and the 17th of his career, and the Carolina Hurricanes scored on three power plays for their franchise-record 10th consecutive victory, beating the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Friday night.
Canes top Flyers, points streak at franchise-record 14 games
December 24, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesper Fast scored twice in the first period and the Hurricanes set a franchise record with a 14-game points streak, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 on Friday night.
“It is something to be proud of,” Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook said.
Canes beat Devils, move into 1st in Metropolitan Division
December 21, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored 20 seconds into the game and rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov stopped the first 35 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the struggling New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of Metropolitan Division leaders.
Stastny, Kochetkov lead Hurricanes to 3-0 win over Islanders
December 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Paul Stastny scored in the second period, Pyotr Kochetkov got his second career shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-0 Saturday night to extend their point streak to seven games.
Bruins beat Canes for NHL home record to start the season
November 26, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins set the NHL record for most home victories to start a season with their 12th straight, topping the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime on Friday with a power-play goal from David Pastrnak.
Aho has 3 goals, assist as Hurricanes beat Sabres 5-3
November 5, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho had three goals and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Martin Necas had a goal and two assists, Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored, and Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen each had two assists for the Hurricanes.
Aho has hat trick, Hurricanes beat Sabres 5-3
November 5, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho had three goals and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 win on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Martin Necas had a goal and two assists, Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored, and Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen each had two assists for the Hurricanes.
Marchand scores twice, Bruins beat Canes to tie series at 2
May 8, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand raced toward the empty net, and there was nothing Carolina defenseman Tony DeAngelo could do except throw his stick at the puck.
Hurricanes defeat Devils 6-3 in regular-season finale
April 29, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes closed a record-setting regular season with a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Hurricanes rout Capitals in potential playoff series preview
March 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes gave the Washington Capitals something to think about if the division rivals meet in the playoffs.
Martin Necas scored twice, Sebastian Aho added his 29th goal and the Hurricanes routed the Capitals 6-1 on Monday night in a potential first-round preview that got heated.
Hurricanes rout Capitals, lose Kotkaniemi to injury
March 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes gave the Washington Capitals something to think about if the division rivals meet in the playoffs, though it came at the cost of a potentially serious injury in the final seconds.
Carolina Hurricanes sign Kotkaniemi to 8-year extension
March 22, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an eight-year extension, which would keep the 21-year-old forward with the franchise through the 2029-30 season.
Canes edge Penguins 4-3 in top Metropolitan Division matchup
February 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Jesper Fast scored 9 seconds into the third period to break a tie, Sebastian Aho followed with his 22nd goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Sunday to move into first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes beat Predators 5-3
February 19, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov’s strong play across the past month has been rewarded with rising numbers for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Svechnikov had two goals and an assist as the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Friday night.
Kotkaniemi scores twice, Hurricanes roll past Bruins 7-1
January 19, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Hurricanes looked lost in a shutout loss against Columbus last week without defenseman Jaccob Slavin.
In his return, they showed the Bruins just how much he was missed.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice during Carolina's five-goal first period, Slavin added a goal and two assists after a two-game absence on the COVID-19 list, and the Hurricanes snapped Boston's five-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Tuesday night.
Vancouver heads to Carolina for non-conference showdown
January 14, 2022 GMTVancouver Canucks (16-17-3, seventh in the Pacific) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-8-2, second in the Metropolitan)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Carolina takes on Vancouver in a non-conference matchup.
Kotkaniemi, Fast lead Hurricanes to 5-1 win over Kings
December 19, 2021 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A revamped lineup hasn’t slowed down the Carolina Hurricanes. They’re still clicking at an impressive pace.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jesper Fast scored in the opening two minutes and they each added an assist as the Hurricanes beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Saturday night.
Niederreiter scores 2, short-handed Carolina beats Red Wings
December 17, 2021 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nino Niederreiter’s second goal of the game 18 seconds into the third period was the tiebreaker, and the short-handed Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 Thursday night.
Hintz records first hat trick as Stars defeat Hurricanes 4-1
December 1, 2021 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz scored his first career hat trick on an empty netter in the closing minutes, and the Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Capitals claw back after losing 2-goal lead, beat Canes 4-2
November 29, 2021 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dmitry Orlov scored on a power play with 2:55 remaining, and the Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin and Aliaksei Protas scored 59 seconds apart in the second period for the Capitals, who’ve won nine of their last 11 games (9-1-1).
Orlov scores late, Caps beat Hurricanes for 9th win in 11
November 28, 2021 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dmitry Orlov scored on a power play with 2:55 remaining, and the Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin and Aliaksei Protas scored 59 seconds apart in the second period for the Capitals, who’ve won nine of their last 11 games (9-1-1).
Sebastian Aho scores twice, Hurricanes beat Flyers 6-3
November 27, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored twice, Jesperi Kotkaniemi had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday.
Jesper Fast, Steven Lorentz and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes.
Raanta wins Carolina debut, Hurricanes top winless Chicago
October 30, 2021 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta made 23 saves and was a winner in his Carolina debut as the Hurricanes scored four goals in the first period in a 6-3 victory over the winless Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, adding to their best start in franchise history.
McDavid scores Nos. 200, 201 in Oilers’ victory over Coyotes
October 22, 2021 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Connor McDavid scored twice to eclipse 200 career goals and had an assist, Zach Hyman had two goals and the Edmonton Oilers remained undefeated with a 5-1 victory over the winless Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.
Kotkaniemi scores in Montreal return, Hurricanes win 4-1
October 22, 2021 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first goal for Carolina in his return to Montreal, helping the Hurricanes beat the winless Canadiens 4-1 on Thursday night.
The 21-year-old Kotkaniemi left the Canadiens for the Hurricanes over the summer after signing a $6.1 million offer sheet.
Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi primed for Montreal return
October 19, 2021 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — After signing a surprising offer sheet in restricted free agency with the Carolina Hurricanes in late August, Jesperi Kotkaniemi waited seven days to see if the Montreal Canadiens would match the one-year, $6.1 million deal.
Kotkaniemi goes to Hurricanes after Canadiens pass on match
September 4, 2021 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said Saturday the club won’t match Carolina’s one-year, $6.1 million offer for the 21-year-old restricted free agent forward.
Hurricanes tender $6.1M offer sheet to Canadiens’ Kotkanemi
August 28, 2021 GMTThe Hurricanes tendered an offer sheet Saturday to Canadiens restricted free agent Jesperi Kotkaniemi, a response to Montreal trying to poach Carolina's Sebastian Aho the same way two years ago.
Kotkaniemi signed the offer sheet for $6.1 million for next season.
Price makes 26 saves, Habs top Vegas 4-1, one win from Final
June 23, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — No team has been to the Stanley Cup Final more than the Montreal Canadiens. Now they stand one victory away from a 35th appearance and their first in 28 years.
Carey Price made 26 saves to lead Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, putting the Canadiens one step closer to the Stanley Cup Final.
Canadiens’ Game 1 win tempered by late hit on Jake Evans
June 3, 2021 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Staal scored early goals and Montreal beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round series, a victory tempered by a scary late-game hit on Canadiens center Jake Evans.
Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT to force Game 7
May 30, 2021 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored at 15:15 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night to force Game 7 in the first-round series.
Corey Perry and Tyler Toffoli also scored and Carey Price made 41 saves in front of the first Canadian hockey crowd since the start of the pandemic.
Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 4-3 in OT to force Game 6
May 28, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored 59 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Thursday night, rebounding after blowing a three-goal lead to force Game 6 in the Original Six first-round matchup.