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Avs GM MacFarland felt 'timing was right' to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen

Jan. 25, 2025 23:40 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Facing the prospect of Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to trade the star forward and bolster the Avalanche's roster for the future. “I think it was just a tough...

Hurricanes acquire Rantanen from Avs, Hall from Blackhawks in 3-team trade

Jan. 24, 2025 23:38 PM EST

For the second straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes are taking a significant swing to bolster a perennial playoff team. The Hurricanes acquired forwards Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks in a three-team trade Friday night. In the...

Kotkaniemi scores twice, Kochetkov makes 22 saves to give Hurricanes 2-1 win over Stars

Jan. 21, 2025 22:48 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night. Kotkaniemi was credited with the second goal after the puck deflected off him...

Teuvo Teravainen steps up his play while the Chicago Blackhawks continue to struggle

Jan. 21, 2025 00:01 AM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen has been a calming presence for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the first season of his second stint with the team. In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson, one of Teravainen's linemates. “I feel I try to bring a level...

The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal's jersey in pregame ceremony

Jan. 12, 2025 17:55 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 draft...

Sebastian Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 4-3 win over the Penguins

Jan. 05, 2025 21:07 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho’s goal at 1:30 in overtime led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night. Aho added two assists. Seth Jarvis had two goals and Jalen Chatfield also scored for the Hurricanes, who improved to 3-0 against...

Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

Dec. 28, 2024 22:11 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jackson Blake scored a power-play goal with 9:17 remaining to give Carolina the lead, and Jack Roslovic scored twice as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night. Dmitry Orlov and Sebastian Aho also scored in Carolina’s four-goal third...