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Necas Scores Two; Staal Gets OT Winner; Canes Take 3-2 Series Lead
Raleigh, NC -- Martin Necas scored twice and Jordan Staal had the overtime winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday. The Game Five victory gives the Canes a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes - Game Five Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes (2-2) and the Nashville Predators (2-2) resume their first-round playoff series tonight at 8:00 Eastern. After Carolina won two-straight in Raleigh, Nashville answered right back with two-straight double-overtime victories.
Kunin Bags Two, Including Double-Overtime Game-Winner; Nashville Ties Series 2-2
Nashville, TN -- Luke Kunin scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, as the Nashville Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in double overtime on Sunday. With Nashville's second straight double-overtime victory, the Predators tied the first-round series at 2-2.
Duchene Scores in Double OT; Nashville Wins 5-4
Raleigh, NC -- Matt Duchene got the overtime winner and Juuse Saros made 55 saves, as the Nashville Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime on Friday night. With the victory, Nashville got their first win of the postseason, cutting Carolina's lead in the first-round series to 2-1.
Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes - Game Three Preview
Nashville, TN -- What a difference a week makes. One week ago, the Nashville Predators were riding high after securing a playoff birth. They had just beat the Carolina Hurricanes in back-to-back games in Nashville, outscoring the Canes 8-1.
Nedeljkovic Posts 32-Save Shutout; Canes Take 2-0 Series Lead
Raleigh, NC -- Alex Nedeljkovic led his team with a 32-save shutout, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Wednesday night. Sebastian Aho scored twice; Warren Foegele scored his seventh career playoff goal.
Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators play Game Two of their best-of-seven series tonight. Carolina took a 1-0 series lead on Monday, notching a 5-2 victory over the Predators. Jordan Staal led Carolina with two goals.
Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes - Game One Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators meet tonight for Game One of their best-of-seven series. Tonight's game will be the first playoff matchup between the two teams that call the state capitals of Tennessee and North Carolina their home.
Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators Game Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes (36-11-8, 80pts) and Nashville Predators (30-23-2, 62pts) meet tonight to close out the regular season. Both teams have secured a place in the postseason. And in a year of firsts, tonight's game presents another unique situation: a (meaningless) regular-season finale between two teams set to begin a first-round playoff series later this week.
Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators Game Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes (36-10-8, 80pts) have clinched the Central Division title. Now, they're looking for more. Dallas's 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay sealed the Central Division crown for the Hurricanes on Friday night. It's the team's first division title in 15 years.
Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes Game Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes (35-10-7, 77pts) now control their own destiny. After last night's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks (22-24-6, 50pts), the Canes now have the inside track on the President's Trophy (awarded to the team that finishes the regular season with the most points in the league).
Aho Nabs Hat Trick; Canes Bash Blackhawks 5-2
Raleigh, NC -- Sebastian Aho had a hat trick, as the Carolina Hurricanes (35-10-7, 77pts) defeated the Chicago Blackhawks (22-24-6, 50pts) 5-2 on Monday night. Vincent Trocheck had two points; Martin Necas and Dougie Hamilton each had a goal.
Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes Game Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes (34-10-7, 75pts) and the Chicago Blackhawks (22-23-6, 50pts) take to the ice tonight for their sixth meeting of the regular season. Carolina is coming off a 2-1 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. The victory kept the Canes in the hunt for the President's Trophy, with only five games left in the season.
Hamilton Scores Overtime Winner; Canes Extend Point Streak to Ten Games
Raleigh, NC -- Dougie Hamilton had the overtime winner, assisted by goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, as the Carolina Hurricanes (34-10-7, 75pts) defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets (16-25-11, 43pts) 2-1 on Saturday night.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Game Preview
Raleigh, NC -- The Carolina Hurricanes (33-10-7, 73pts) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (16-25-10, 42pts) meet tonight for their final matchup of the 2020-21 season. Carolina is coming off a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. The victory kept the Canes at the top of the Central Division standings with only six games left in the season.
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JL Matthews is a writer with interests spanning history, humor, tv/film, parenting, and more. His work has appeared in numerous publications, and he is a 6x Top Writer on Medium. Follow him on News Break, Medium, and Twitter for updates and latest work.
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