Encouraging signs exist for Islanders despite 0-1 hole vs. Hurricanes | amNewYork
Despite losing Game 1, the New York Islanders showed resilience and promise in their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. [ more ]
Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes eyeing teams with goaltending
Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers are in search of goaltending help due to injuries and underperforming players.
Five teams in the NHL, including the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens, have goaltending depth that could be traded. [ more ]
NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
NHL teams made 23 trades with 33 players and 20+ picks. Some teams like Vegas, Carolina, and Florida seem to have won, while others like San Jose and Detroit chose questionable strategies. [ more ]
Beating the Toronto Maple Leafs In the Playoffs Is Bad Luck
The Toronto Maple Leafs did manage to make it to the second round this year, but they still failed in their ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.The Toronto Maple Leafs added a ton of grit and talent to their roster at the trade deadline to supplement an already incredible team, but they still couldn't get it done.
Despite what Rod Brind'Amour says the Carolina Hurricanes did get swept
The Carolina Hurricanes were swept out of the Eastern Conference Final after losing game four in Florida on Wednesday, but that does not tell the full story at least according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour.The Carolina Hurricanes lost four of the closest games you could possibly have in a Stanley Cup playoff series.
Rod Brind'Amour says Hurricanes did not get swept after getting swept: 'We didn't lose four games'
The Florida Panthers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 27 years after eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final during Game Four on Wednesday night.The Panthers, by virtue of winning the first four games of a best-of-seven series, completed what is called a series sweep.
We're just hours away from the start of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.After a few days off between rounds, the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights will compete in the best-of-seven series for all the marbles.Both teams hope to capture their first-ever Cup win.The series will kick off Saturday, June 3 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The 2023 Stanley Cup Final Schedule between Vegas and Florida
The Stanley Cup Final schedule is set between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers, and every game of this one is going to be a must watch for fans of great hockey.The Vegas Golden Knights finished their last series on Monday, May 29 when they beat the Dallas Stars 6-0 in game six of the Western Conference Final.
Happy Friday, folks!We're heading into a long weekend here in the United States, with Memorial Day Weekend usually serving as the unofficial start of summer here in New England (I don't know if it's the same elsewhere, I can't claim to know your traditions).Summer started on Thursday for the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Dallas Stars staved off summer for a couple more days.
Carolina Hurricanes Horrible Conference Final Losing Streak Continues
Hockey is a sport of superstition.When the Florida Panthers won the Eastern Conference over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday and the Prince of Wales Trophy was presented, most hockey fans immediately started to think "Will they touch it?"That alludes to the old superstition that a hockey player never touches any trophy until they win the Stanley Cup.
Vitaly Kravtsov Latest in Long Line of New York Rangers Draft Busts
New York might be the concrete jungle that "dreams are made of", but rarely do those dreams pan out.That's especially true when it comes to the hockey team that plays at Madison Square Garden we like to call the New York Rangers.The Rangers are well-known for being perennial playoff contenders, but have fallen short every year since then-captain Mark Messier broke the 54-year-old curse in 1994.
Florida Panthers Sweep Carolina Hurricanes, Advance to Stanley Cup Final
The Florida Panthers continued their miracle run by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on a late Matthew Tkachuk goal.They sweep the Eastern Conference Final and head to their second Stanley Cup Final appearance in franchise history.The Panthers continue to amaze in the playoffs.Carolina ran out of time The Hurricanes played possibly their best game of the series in Game 4 and still lost.
Special teams could be what puts Rangers past Hurricanes in 2nd round | amNewYork
The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with strong special teams performances and offensive contributions from their leaders. [ more ]
Metro Division Final Game 1: Rangers vs Hurricanes - Blue Seat Blogs
This second-round series between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes is expected to be a competitive and closely-contested matchup. [ more ]
Carolina Hurricanes, despite being favored, struggled in special teams, allowing the New York Rangers to dominate power plays and ultimately influence the playoff series. [ more ]
Islanders News: First round is set, Game 1 tomorrow evening
The playoffs are set to begin after the conclusion of the regular season with the first game featuring the Carolina Hurricanes against the New York Islanders. [ more ]
2024 Islanders playoff preview: Breaking down 1st-round matchup vs. Hurricanes | amNewYork
Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders face off again in the playoffs after a previous matchup, showcasing their rivalry and potential outcomes. [ more ]
NY Rangers Game 65: Rangers at Carolina - Blue Seat Blogs
The Rangers are ahead of the Hurricanes in points and wins, making a regulation win crucial for the Canes' division hopes.
Strength vs. strength matchup expected with Canes focusing on generating offense from blue line shots while Rangers prioritize defense against high-danger chances. [ more ]
2022-23 Panthers Are Reminiscent of 2012 Kings' Cup Team
The Florida Panthers are headed to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.As a result, they've drawn comparisons to teams of the past.The Edmonton Oilers reached the Final in 2006 but lost in Game 7 to the Carolina Hurricanes.In 2012, the Los Angeles Kings went on a historic Cinderella run, becoming the first eighth-seed team to win the Stanley Cup.
Carolina Hurricanes to wear classic Hartford Whalers jerseys, Cooperalls for one game only
The Carolina Hurricanes will be donning the Hartford Whalers' classic white home uniforms for Whalers Night: In White! on February 10, 2024.
This will be the third set of Whalers uniforms that the Hurricanes have worn, following the green jerseys in 2018 and the grey/silver versions in 2021.
The Hurricanes will be wearing Cooperall pants for warmups, a throwback to the 1980s when both the Flyers and Whalers wore them. [ more ]
2023 team report cards: Panthers shock everyone but run out of gas
What a rollercoaster ride the Florida Panthers have been on in 2023.Last year's Presidents' Trophy winners barely clawed their way into the postseason before going on a remarkable run that saw them win the Eastern Conference.Unfortunately, their series against the Vegas Golden Knights did not go as they had hoped.
Islanders & NHL News: Lou meets with the media, says little
Lou Lamoriello has never been one to divulge information, and he did not surprise anyone and buck that trend when he met yesterday with the media.It was his first press availability since the New York Islanders were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes more than a month ago.The only thing it truly gave us was more content-something to include here that isn't historical or theoretical.
Could 'Connecticut Coyotes' Become A Reality For NHL?
Hockey in Hartford?That seems like a time warp back to the 70s, 80s and 90s, but Connecticut governor Ned Lamont said on Friday that he's planning to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman about the possibility of the Arizona Coyotes relocating to Hartford.According to wtnh.com'sRich Coppola, the 48-year-old Hartford XL Center would be a better temporary home for the Coyotes than Mullett Arena, since the voters in Tempe, Ariz., recently rejected the proposal for a new arena.
5 favorites to win NHL Conn Smythe Trophy as of June 5
The 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached the Stanley Cup Final.Accordingly, players are establishing themselves as candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason's most valuable player.There are several candidates to win MVP as the Final continues.The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 from the Florida Panthers, and Game 2 is set for Monday night with new heroes due to emerge in each contest.
Vegas Golden Knights host Florida Panthers Game 1: Lineups, Keys, and More
The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers begin their quest to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in their franchise's history.The Stanley Cup Final is here and this series could have the most evenly matched teams squaring off in the 2023 Finals.This scene is not new to either team, having appeared in the SCF before.
Rumor: The next Rangers head coach will likely be Peter Laviolette - Blue Seat Blogs
Irresponsible Rumormongering According to Elliotte Friedman, Peter Laviolette is likely to be the next New York Rangers head coach.Laviolette has been a leading candidate for both the Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets openings and it seems like the Blueshirts have the edge for the once former Ranger.
2023 team report cards: Hurricanes swept again in Conference Finals
Qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs has become an expectation for the Carolina Hurricanes.This season, they once again matched that expectation with a great regular season.Unfortunately for the Canes, that great season came to an end in the Eastern Conference Final, as they were swept by the Florida Panthers.
Jimmy Butler Wears Jersey Of Bruins Villain To Heat Practice After Game 1
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler just continues to find ways to torment Boston sports fans, even on off days.After spearheading the Heat to a Game 1 road win over the Celtics with a sensational 35-point performance to go with seven assists, five rebounds and six steals, Butler was back on the court Thursday but he wasn't donning the usual Miami practice garb for the session.
The 2012 Los Angeles Kings 2023 Florida Panthers, an 8-seed on the run of their lives, are headed to the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes (hehe).They have lost only one game since they won Game 5 against the Boston Bruins.Sergei Bobrovsky is playing like a $10 million goalie-I'm of the mind that if they pull this thing off, the contract was "worth it"-and Matthew Tkachuk is writing his own legend.
Florida Panthers/ Carolina Hurricanes Game 4: Injuries, Lineups, TV
The Florida Panthers are on the brink of advancing to the round that every team in the NHL hopes to get to, the Stanley Cup Final.The Carolina Hurricanes are trying to be one of the rare teams to come back from a 3-0 series deficit.Which one will be successful?We will find out on Wednesday night at the FLA Live Arena when the Florida Panthers look to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes in game 4. Can the Canes do the impossible?
Panthers Push Hurricanes to Must Win After 1-0 Win in Game 3
The Florida Panthers are on the verge of grabbing a berth in the Stanley Cup Final.The Panthers shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 on a 32-save shutout by goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in Game 3 and now own a 3-0 series lead.Game 4 is Wednesday night at FLA Live Arena in what could be the end to the series.
Florida Panthers/ Carolina Hurricanes Game 3: Injuries, Lineups, More
The Florida Panthers have a chance to go up 3-0 in the ECF against the Carolina Hurricanes.The Panthers have been the story of the playoffs and look to keep their winning streak going.Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has been on fire, scoring two game winning goals.Does Carolina have a bounce back game in game 3, or does Florida put a stranglehold on the series?