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Canes muster just one goal in Game 2, fall 3-1 at Capitals

1 week ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated their Metro Division archrivals, the Washington Capitals, in Game 1 of their Second Round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Tuesday night. With Game 2 on Thursday night, Carolina had a golden chance to take a 2-0 series lead back to Raleigh. Washington wouldn’t let that happen in front of its home fans, largely controlling the second and third periods in a 3-1 Caps victory.
Canes Dominate Caps in Offensive Zone, Win Game 1 in Overtime

1 week ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

The Carolina Hurricanes began their much-anticipated, second round Stanley Cup Playoff Series against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, May 6 in our nation’s capital. Both Carolina and Washington dominated their opening-round series. The Canes largely dominated the New Jersey Devils in five games, while the Caps largely dominated the Montreal Canadiens. Neither Carolina or Washington dominated Tuesday night on the scoresheet, but Carolina looked the far better team.
Canes drop complete schedule for Second Round series against rival Caps

1 week ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

I’m fairly certain that every Carolina Hurricanes fan remembers the last time Carolina faced the Washington Capitals – in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the Canes’ First Round series back in 2019, their first postseason series since the 2009 Eastern Conference finals, the Canes downed top-seeded Washington in seven games. Carolina roared back from a 3-1 deficit in Game Seven, escaping Capital One Arena in double-overtime with a Brock McGinn winner.
Aho nets the double-OT winner, Canes advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

2 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

If you watched the first period of Tuesday’s Game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils, it clearly looked like New Jersey was going to run away and force a Game 6 in Newark. But, it’s the Stanley Cup Playoffs and anything can happen. In Carolina’s case, it had two whole periods to overcome an early deficit. The Canes completed their long comeback in double-overtime, winning 5-4 thanks to a Sebastian Aho one-timer – on a powerplay.
Bleav in Panthers - The One Where Dan Morgan Cooked - Mon April 28th 2025

2 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Desmond Johnson

Welcome to Bleav in Panthers!Desmond, J Stew, and Schuyler review the Carolina Panther’s 2025 NFL Draft. Why did Shedeur Sanders fall so far?
NHL: Canes overcome Andersen’s injury in net, pull away from Devils late for 3-1 series lead

2 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

Even with a 2-1 series lead heading into Sunday’s Game 4 of their first round, Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the New Jersey Devils, the Carolina Hurricanes lost a bunch of momentum after Friday’s overtime loss. On Sunday, Carolina jumped out to a 2-goal lead early in the first period.
Panthers Continue to Build Through 2025 NFL Draft Late Rounds - Recap

2 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Desmond Johnson

KERNERSVILLE, NC – Following an active first three rounds, the Carolina Panthers continued to shape their roster through the later stages of the 2025 NFL Draft, adding depth and potential across multiple positions. Here’s a breakdown of their selections from the fourth through sixth rounds:Fourth RoundNo. 111: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia: The Panthers added a dynamic element to their backfield with the selection of Etienne.
Canes lose Game 3 at Devils in Second Overtime despite late comeback

2 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

Winning a road game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is never easy. Just ask the Carolina Hurricanes, who struggled winning away from the Lenovo Center in past years. After two thrilling wins over the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, the Canes continued their opening-round series in Newark on Friday, April 25. New Jersey found itself in desperate need of a victory, while Carolina had a golden chance to, essentially, put the series away.
NHL: Canes escape Devils with 2-goal victory in Game 2, head to New Jersey with 2-0 series lead

3 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Aidan Jensen

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here – and your Carolina Hurricanes are in them for a seventh-consecutive season. Carolina welcomed the New Jersey Devils to Raleigh for Games 1 and 2 of their first-round matchup, winning both games with plenty of challenge in both. The Canes beat New Jersey comfortably in Game 1, 4-1, then pulled away late for a 3-1 victory in Game 2.
Bleav in Panthers - The One With The Mock Draft - Tues April 22nd 2025

3 weeks ago | sportscarolinamonthly.com | Desmond Johnson

Jonathan Stewart, Desmond Johnson and Schuyler Callihan go on a DEEP dive of the upcoming draft and mock the first round to try and get a better picture of what the Carolina Panthers might be able to see on the draft board when their number is called and its their time to draft. Who do they think the Panthers might end up with? What positions do they need the most?