Canes Corner

<p>Mikko Rantanen factored in on all four Colorado goals and the top 5 scorers totaled all of the Avalanche points in the 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. Rantanen assisted on the first three Colorado goals before icing the game with a full-court sling into an empty net. Cale Makar scored twice and Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist. Jordan Staal had Carolina's only goal and Antti Raanta made 24 saves in the loss.</p>

<p>Andrei Svechnikov's second hat trick of the season -- again, versus the Oilers -- leads Carolina to a dominating, 7-2 win over Edmonton. Andrei now has 6 of his 11 goals this season against the Oilers. Carolina put 11 different players on the scoresheet, including 6 with multiple points. Pyotr Kochetkov was dynamite in net, making 20 saves. The 23-year old rookie also provided the highlight of the entire evening with a dazzling poke check to deny Edmonton's Zach Hyman a breakaway goal in the second period. </p>

<p>The Hurricanes suffered their first shutout defeat of the season tonight, 3-0, at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The Canes finally got great goaltending -- this time from Antti Raanta -- but couldn't support it with any offense. Carolina has now gone 111:49 without a goal dating back to the first period against Toronto. </p>

<p>Does Carolina have a goaltending problem? Freddie Andersen lets in a late 3rd period bad goal as the Canes lose, 3-1, at home to the Maple Leafs. The Canes had plenty of chances to make that a moot point early in the game, but they were unable to get the puck behind Toronto's Erik Kallgren after taking a 1-0 lead in the opening period. Stefan Noesen scored the only Hurricanes goal, on a first period power play, as Carolina's record falls to 8-3-1 on the season.</p>

<p>Sebastian Aho notched his 5th career hat trick and Martin Necas added to his team-leading point total as Carolina beat Buffalo, 5-3, at PNC Arena. The Hurricanes are now 8-2-1 on the year, one point up on the Devils in the Metropolitan Division. Andrei Svechnikov, Teuvo Teravainen and Seth Jarvis all has a pair of assists and Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first goal of the season in the win. Antti Raanta allowed a couple of shaky first period goals, but rallied to play a very strong game for the final two periods as he runs his record to 3-0-1 on the year.</p>

<p>The Hurricanes overcame the Lightning -- and their own penalty issues -- in a 4-3 shootout win in Tampa. Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen scored in the shootout. But, it was Brady Skjei's shorthanded goal that got the Canes that far. Seth Jarvis and Martin Necas also scored in the win. Necas has 14 points through 10 games to lead the Hurricanes in scoring.</p>

<p>What were the best trades or free agent signings in Carolina Hurricanes history? We discuss with News & Observer columnist Luke DeCock and Hurricanes VP of communications Mike Sundheim.</p>

<p>The Carolina Hurricanes needed extra time for the second straight game. But, they came away with a 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals to move back in front in the Metropolitan Division. Stefan Noesen and Andrei Svechnikov each scored, Martin Necas continued his torrid start with a pair of assists, and Freddie Andersen stopped Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome in the shootout to seal the win. Canes are off until Thursday night when they play the Lightning in Tampa.</p>

<p>It was not Carolina's finest performance. But, sometimes you get away with it because you have players talented enough to erase all the mistakes. Saturday night in Philadelphia Martin Necas was the "eraser" to the Hurricanes' pencil. His 3rd period goal gave them a chance. Then his overtime patience and supreme skating ability created Brent Burns' game-winner and gave the Canes 2 points they probably didn't deserve.</p>

<p>Carolina's return to PNC Arena turned out to be a horror show of mistakes even as we're a few nights short of Halloween. The Hurricanes turned the puck over enough to give the Islanders great scoring chances and that was enough for a 6-2 loss. Carolina heads back out on the road Saturday against the Flyers in Philadelphia</p>

The Hurricanes finished off a 5-game, 11-day road swing through the Pacific Division with a 3-2 win in Vancouver. The Hurricanes got goals from Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho and Jesper Fast in the win. Brent Burns played his best game in a Hurricanes uniform and helped the Canes control the game from start to finish. Carolina is off until Friday when they host the Islanders at PNC Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Carolina Hurricanes jumped out to a 2-0 lead in Calgary thanks to goals from Sebastian Aho and Calvin de Haan. But, that's where the fun ended. The Flames rallied to beat Carolina in overtime, 3-2, thanks in part to a Hurricanes power (play) outage. The Canes had 6 minutes of power play time in the 3rd period and did nothing with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hurricanes were uncharacteristically sloppy and it cost them in Edmonton. Freddie Andersen gave the puck away for one goal, then the Canes allowed a shorthanded tally for the go-ahead goal in the 2nd period and the Oilers never looked back. It all wasted Andrei Svechnikov's first regular season hat trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2002 run the Cup finals featured a stunning series win over Toronto. Then they put a scare into the Detroit Red Wings, who had almost a dozen Hall of Famers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each had 3 points as the Canes beat the Kraken, 5-1 in Seattle. Carolina notched their first two power play goals and ran their record to 3-0-0. Freddie Andersen stopped 22 of 23 shots on goal and has now saved 53 of 55 shots at him this year. The Hurricanes will play in Edmonton on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sebastian Aho's first goal of the season, with 1:58 left in the 3rd, helped lift the Hurricanes to a 2-1 win over the Sharks in San Jose. Martin Necas scored his second of the season and Antti Raanta stopped 18 of 19 shots in the win. Canes off until playing in Seattle on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<p>The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1, on opening night. And, Adam Gold chats with Carolina owner Tom Dundon about the team, the Stadium Series game, and the plans for developing the area around PNC Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

Lost in the celebration of the 2006 Stanley Cup, the 2002 team laid the foundation for that title. From key trades to stunning wins along the way, the Hurricanes shocked the hockey world in reaching the Stanley Cup finals just two years after moving into their new building. First of a two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<p>Raleigh getting the Carolina Hurricanes was a product of hard work, collaboration, foresight and the salesmanship of Steve Stroud -- and others. A look at how the Capital City beat out the competition for the NHL. And, something you probably never knew about Reynolds Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

<p>Remember the night the Hurricanes almost killed the mascot? Well, it happened during the preseason when they tried to debut "Stormy". We'll tell that story and talk about the return of one of the best uniforms in NHL history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

<p>Tripp Tracy didn't get to finish out last season in the TV/Radio booth. His long battle with alcohol took him off the air with just a handful of games to go in the regular season. But, he's back with a great outlook on life and a positive vibe about the team. So, let's dive in for a quick convo with the longtime Canes TV/Radio analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

<p>After announcing their move to Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes spent the next two seasons in Greensboro. It was a situation that was not conducive to winning or growing the game in a brand new community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

<p>Before we can examine where the franchise was headed, let's take a look back at where they were. What was Hartford like? The market? The fans? The unique challenges that made succeeding more difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

On March 26th, 1997, the morning after the Hartford Whalers lost to the Colorado Avalanche at the Hartford Civic Center, news broke that the Whalers were on the move. Owner Peter Karmanos had decided that Hartford, CT was no longer viable, economically. However, it would be six weeks before Raleigh, NC was announced as the new home. In Episode 1 of a limited run series, we discuss the lead up and announcement that the Whalers were on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which teams got better and which went the other way in a loaded Eastern Conference. Join me and Michael Leboff of The Action Network. We'll discuss that, the Canes' place in the Metro and wonder if Nazem Kadri has already signed a free agent contract.

The Carolina Hurricanes responded to the losses of Vincent Trocheck and Tony DeAngelo by acquiring former Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns from San Jose and Vegas' winger Max Pacioretty. In an "emergency" Morning After podcast, Adam Gold gives his thoughts on Burns, Pacioretty, Kase and why the Hurricanes haven't seemed willing to give to get on the trade front.

The Hurricanes didn't have a 1st round pick. But, that doesn't mean they weren't one of the teams everyone was talking about at the draft last week. They dealt Tony DeAngelo to the Flyers for a trio of draft picks and then they went out and selected a fist full of Russian players. We'll talk roster and then get a breakdown of the draft class with Mark Seidel of North American Central Scouting.

Let's take a glimpse into the (near) future for the Carolina Hurricanes. A chat with Jack Drury, who should man one of the center spots this season. Then we'll take a glance at the best prospects in the system with longtime hockey scout Mark Seidel. What is Drury's ceiling? How good are the goalies? Who else might be options for this year and beyond?

Adam Gold is joined by Carolina's legendary voice Chuck Kaiton to discuss how Rod Brind'Amour missed out on the Hall of Fame. Plus, updates on the preseason schedule, the disappointing vote that denied NC sports wagering and thoughts on the status of Tony DeAngelo.

Adam Gold and Luke DeCock discuss the Hurricanes' roster, where they need to improve and even where the head coach can take a step forward.

We'd like to share a new podcast from 99.9 The Fan. We think you'll enjoy this episode of "A Brief History of Triangle Sports," hosted by Joe Ovies and featuring Chuck Kaiton. Thanks for listening. The Hartford Whalers became the Carolina Hurricanes and moved to North Carolina in 1997. The Canes, as you know them today didn't instantly establish roots in the community. In fact, some fans outright dismissed the concept of hockey in the south and a good number of NC State fans resented having to share a new building with the franchise. Despite those early lean years for the franchise, former radio play by play announcer Chuck Kaiton never lost his enjoyment of the game and his desire to help grow the game with the broadcast. The payoff? A Stanley Cup winning broadcast where Kaiton tied the franchise's history together.

The Carolina Hurricanes had the best penalty kill in the NHL during the regular season. In the playoffs, however, they allowed 13 power play goals and bowed out in seven games to the New York Rangers. New York scored twice with the man advantage in the first 8 minutes of the 1st period to set the tone and the Hurricanes couldn't recover. For the series, the Rangers were 7 for 21 (33.3%) on the power play while Carolina was 2 for 18 (11.1%). In the end it proved too much to overcome.

For the first time in the playoffs the Hurricanes lost because of their goaltender. Antti Raanta allowed a pair of soft goals in the first period and the Canes never caught up to the Rangers. It's the 13th straight time that the home team has won during the 1st two rounds of Carolina's playoff run. Carolina hopes that trend continues Monday night when they'll host Game 7 at PNC Arena.

The Carolina Hurricanes scored shorthanded, at even strength and on the power play as they beat the Rangers, 3-1 at PNC Arena. Carolina takes a 3-2 series lead to Game 6 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Vincent Trocheck started the scoring with a shorthanded goal in the first period. Teuvo Teravainen's power play goal made it 2-1 in the second. Then Andrei Svechnikov finished off the scoring with a breakaway goal through Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin as the Canes extended their home ice winning streak to 7 in a row. Now, if they can just snap their 5-game road losing skid...

The Hurricanes got off to a bad start in New York and it led to a 4-1 loss in Game 4. The Rangers got the first two goals of the game to lead 2-0 after one period. The Canes had their chances in the second, but when you get those opportunities you have to take advantage. Carolina didn't, and it ultimately cost them Tuesday night. Game 5 is Thursday night at PNC Arena. The Canes did tie an NHL record with the first 11 games of their postseason all having been won by the home team. The last time that was done was the 1962 Maple Leafs, who went on to win the Stanley Cup. Maybe that's an omen. We'll see on Thursday.

The Hurricanes put 44 shots on Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin. But, only Nino Niederreiter's got through. And that is the anatomy of a playoff loss.

Carolina's penalty kill has helped them win a lot of games this year. It won them Game 2 tonight. Brendan Smith banged home a Sebastian Aho pass for a shorthanded goal in the 2nd period and that was the only offense the Canes would need. Aho added an empty net marker with 1.8 seconds left to support Antti Raanta's 21 save shutout. Raanta's 1st ever postseason shutout raises his save percentage to a sparkling .939 in 8 games. Game 3 is set for Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

Ian Cole's 1st postseason goal in 6 years, at 3:12 of overtime, gave the Hurricanes a 2-1 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sebastian Aho's 3rd goal of the playoffs -- his first since Game 2 vs Boston -- got Carolina even with just 2:23 left in regulation. None of that would have been possible, however, were it not for the continued brilliance of Antti Raanta. Carolina's "backup" goaltender is playing like he has no intention of giving the crease back to Frederik Andersen. Raanta made 27 saves in the win and now has a save percentage of .933 in the playoffs. Game 2 is set for Friday night at 8:00

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers open up their second round series Wednesday night at PNC Arena. Let's preview the series and talk playoffs with Linda Cohn of ESPN. Then, a conversation on how to wager on the playoffs with Michael LeBoff of the Action Network plus a chat with Carolina defenseman Brendan Smith. There's a lot inside.

Max Domi picked a great time to score the first two postseason goals of his career as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2, to take Game 7 of their Eastern Conference opening round series. Domi set up Teuvo Teravainen for a late first period goal to give the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead. Then, the deadline acquisition from Columbus converted twice in the 2nd as the Canes hung on for the win. Jaccob Slavin had a pair of assists and Antti Raanta turned aside 27 shots to win his 3rd game of the series. Carolina awaits the winner of the series between the Rangers and Penguins in the 2nd round that is tentatively set to start on Tuesday in Raleigh

Canes' self-inflicted wounds send opening round series to a deciding seventh game on Saturday night. Carolina goes scoreless on 4 2nd period power plays, including nearly a minute of a 5-on-3, in the 5-2 loss. Andrei Svechnikov scored early in the 3rd to trim the Bruins's lead to 2-1, but back-to-back turnovers led to Boston goals and the Hurricanes never recovered. Svechnikov scored twice in the loss and Antti Raanta played very well in spite of allowing four goals. This will be the 6th Game 7 for the Hurricanes in their history, the first on home ice since the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals. Carolina is 5-0, all time, in Game 7's. If that matters.

The Carolina Hurricanes got back in the fast lane and beat the Boston Bruins, 5-1. Carolina now leads the best of seven series 3 games to 2 heading to Boston for Thursday's Game 6. Seth Jarvis scored twice, Tony DeAngelo had a goal and 2 assists and Antti Raanta turned aside 33 shots in the win. Jaccob Slavin's second goal of the playoffs got the scoring started. Teuvo Teravainen and Sebastian Aho combined for 5 assists. And, the One Line held Perfection off the scoresheet. It all added up to a Canes win.

It was all going so well late in the 2nd period. The Carolina Hurricanes held a 2-1 lead on the strength of Brett Pesce and Jordan Staal goals. But, then the penalty parade started and the Canes could not survive. The Bruins tallied once late in the 2nd to even the score. Then picked up another at 5-on-3 early in the 3rd to take the lead. Brad Marchand scored that go-ahead goal and had a 5-point night as the series shifts back to Raleigh tied 2-2.

Charlie Coyle's shorthanded goal in the first period sparked the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3. David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall each scored power play goals as the Bruins dominated the special teams battle in trimming Carolina's lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Vincent Trocheck and Jaccob Slavin each had goals for the Hurricanes who started rookie Pyotr Kochetkov in goal. Game 4 is Sunday afternoon at 12:30.

The Bruins tried to rattle the Hurricanes' cage in Game 2. Early in the 1st period David Pastrnak skated into Antti Raanta, injuring the Carolina goalie. But, that just got the Canes angry. The response? A 5-2 win and a 2-0 series lead. Jesper Fast broke the ice with his first goal of the playoffs. Sebastian Aho and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice and Tony DeAngelo and Jaccob Slavin combined for 5 assists as the Canes take a 2-0 series lead to Boston for Games 3 (Friday) and 4 (Sunday). We'll see if there's a Game 5.

Antti Raanta held the Bruins at bay for the first 36 minutes, then Carolina's offense took over in a 5-1 win to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Seth Jarvis broke the ice with 3 1/2 minutes left in the second period, His redirect of Jaccob Slavin's point drive found its way through Linus Ullmark staking the Hurricanes to a 1-0 lead. Nino Niederreiter made it 2-0 1:50 later and the Canes would score 3 more times in the third period. Raanta made 35 saves in his first career playoff start. His second should come on Wednesday at PNC Arena.

The Carolina Hurricanes closed out the regular season with a 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. Jesperi Kotkaniemi had a goal and two assists and Antti Raanta made 27 saves as Carolina finished off the regular season with franchise records for wins (54) and points (116). Next up, either the Boston Bruins or Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Carolina Hurricanes rode their 22-year old rookie to a 4-3 win at Madison Square Garden. The 2 points puts the Canes over the top in the Metro, their second division crown in as many years as the Hurricanes won the Central Division a year ago. Vincent Trocheck, Jordan Martinook, Teuvo Teravainen and Sebastian Aho each scored in the win. The Canes will close out the regular season on Thursday night at home against the Devils.

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders Sunday, running their winning streak to four games and opening up a 4-point lead in the Metropolitan Division. However, not all the news is good as they also lost goaltender Antti Raanta to an injury in the 2nd period. While Pyotr Kochetkov played well, winning for the second straight time, he might have to be the starting goaltender when the Hurricanes open up their Stanley Cup playoff run. Max Domi netted the game-winner, and Seth Jarvis scored for the 9th time in his last 19 games.