NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers reacts after a high hit against Tony DeAngelo #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in Game One of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2024 in New York City. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images We continue with our game discussion … [Read more...] about Open Thread – Continued (2)
Hurricanes Drop Game 1 to Rangers, 4-3
Getty Images The Carolina Hurricanes fell short in Game 1 of their second round series against the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon. The start of the second round of the 2024 playoffs felt a lot like 2022 for the Carolina Hurricanes, as they lost the special teams battle to fall 4-3 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers made the Canes pay … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Drop Game 1 to Rangers, 4-3
CC’s 2024 Playoff Pick ‘Em: Round 2
Photo by Katherine Gawlik/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re rolling into the second round. (But wait, the first round isn’t over yet!) You’re right, it isn’t — but this is the NHL, so surely this can’t be surprising to you. I will begin by saying the NHL is doing me absolutely no favors with the scheduling of the second round as it relates to this contest. We are … [Read more...] about CC’s 2024 Playoff Pick ‘Em: Round 2
Frederik Andersen a Finalist For Masterton Trophy
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 30: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives prior to Game Five of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena on April 30, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images After learning of blood clot issues earlier in the season, Andersen … [Read more...] about Frederik Andersen a Finalist For Masterton Trophy
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs Rangers Round Two Preview
Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images Can the Canes make this look different than 2022? The great thing about the current format of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is that you are guaranteed to see a team that you’ve seen so many times in the first couple of rounds. We saw it in the last round with another pass at the Islanders, and we’re going to get it again with … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs Rangers Round Two Preview