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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) skates back to the goal before play restarts during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers 5/28/2022

May. 30, 2022 02:24 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans NFL football offensive lineman Taylor Lewan celebrates after a goal by the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series between the Predators and the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators 5/23/2021

May. 26, 2021 05:20 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas, left, shoots and scores against Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Nashville, Montreal out to avoid elimination in first round

By Stephen Whyno May. 26, 2021 05:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, a photographer lines up her shot at the National Mall reflecting pool as the sun begins to rise behind the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building in Washington. With COVID-19 numbers trending positive, officials in the nation’s capital have announced a pandemic reopening timeline that would see all indoor capacity limits eliminated by early June, but with mask requirements still in place. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
The Latest: NHL's Predators get OK for more fans in playoffs

By The Associated Press May. 10, 2021 03:58 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues center Ivan Barbashev (49) attempts a wrap around shot against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, May 7, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams

By Stephen Whyno May. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness reacts during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, April 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Bowness leaves game; Stars say coach is fully vaccinated

Apr. 04, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith, center, stops Buffalo Sabres' Eric Staal (12) from scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Sabres begin overhaul by trading Eric Staal to Canadiens

By John Wawrow Mar. 26, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes' head coach Rod Brind'Amour, right, directs the team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday, March 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Hurricanes take over in 3rd period, beat Red Wings 5-2

By Aaron Beard Mar. 04, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Most NHL teams using 2 goalies to get through pandemic play

By Larry Lage Feb. 03, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, left, puts a shot under the glove hand of Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) for a goal during a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Canes' season paused, while Caps play on without 4 regulars

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 21, 2021 04:24 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) celebrates defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 with defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) after an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)
The Latest: Northern Colorado not playing Big Sky football

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie, right, celebrates his goal with forward Alex Ovechkin, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Ovechkin on COVID list, Caps fined $100K; Canes games off

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 20, 2021 07:43 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) celebrates defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 with defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) after an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)
Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 19, 2021 01:24 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) pokes the puck from Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Fabbri's late goal lifts Red Wings over Hurricanes 4-2

By Larry Lage Jan. 16, 2021 10:31 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes center Ryan Dzingel celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Detroit. Carolina won 3-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Hurricanes open with 3-0 win over rebuilding Red Wings

By Larry Lage Jan. 14, 2021 10:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) controls the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. Staal helped the Hurricanes reach the Eastern Conference finals in 2019 and return to the playoffs in 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Carolina Hurricanes aim to build on 2 straight playoff trips

By Aaron Beard Jan. 05, 2021 03:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2019, file photo, New York Rangers' Jesper Fast looks to pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif. The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a deal with Fast on a three-year contract. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Hurricanes agree to terms on 3-year deal with RW Fast

Oct. 10, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Johansson (90) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Buffalo, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres acquired veteran center Eric Staal in a trade that sent forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Sabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to Wild

By John Wawrow Sep. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

The face of a Carolina Hurricane's player shown on a specially constructed display is reflected on the ice as crew members work to install the goal posts ahead of a NHL first round Stanley Cup playoff game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins, in Toronto, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rask-less Bruins top Hurricanes 3-1, take 2-1 lead in series

Aug. 15, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask skates away from the crease with his mask up at the NHL hockey team's camp on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bruins goalie Rask opts out of playoffs to be with family

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 15, 2020 11:32 AM EDT