NHL playoff race nearly settled in Eastern conference, but wide open out West
Playoff races coming down to the final days and hours of an NHL season have largely been the norm in the league's salary cap era.
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New York Islanders' Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho score at almost same time
NEW YORK — Whoa! It's a Double Aho!
Hurricanes F Kotkaniemi (LBI) to miss at least a couple of weeks
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour says that forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be out at least a couple of weeks due to the lower-body injury suffered on Monday against the Washington Capitals.
NHL upholds Niederreiter's one-game suspension
The National Hockey League announced Monday that commissioner Gary Bettman was upholding a one-game suspension for Carolina Hurricanes forward Nino Niederreiter.
NHL playoff watch standings update - Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes take center stage
With a short slate on Wednesday night, there wasn't much movement in the playoff races (or the «race» for the draft lottery). But Thursday night promises to be quite different.
Hurricanes acquire Domi, extend Kotkaniemi on 8-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Max Domi to the Carolina Hurricanes, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
NHL Rink Wrap: Capitals rolling; Ekblad injured; Markstrom’s OT gaffe
The Colorado Avalanche had to hold on for a 5-3 win against the San Jose Sharks, and of course it was Cale Makar making a huge impact. He a goal, his 22nd of the season, and added two more assists in 26 minutes of ice-time. He is now up to 22 goals and 69 total points in 58 games this season for the Avalanche. He is already a special player and looks like a generational talent on defense. He has Norris Trophies in his future, and perhaps as soon as this season.
Hurricanes' Niederreiter to have hearing for slash
Carolina Hurricanes forward Nino Niederreiter will have a hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday for slashing Washington Capitals forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby on Friday.