Many NHL players and coaches are creatures of habit. Little pregame rituals and routines help them slip into the proper frame of mind for the next big game. … [Read more...] about NHL players are all about pregame routine, whether it’s naps, walking the dog or eating same meal
Andrei Svechnikov comes up big in Hurricanes’ 1st-round series win against Devils
Andrei Svechnikov spent the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs looking like the player the Carolina Hurricanes desperately need him to be. … [Read more...] about Andrei Svechnikov comes up big in Hurricanes’ 1st-round series win against Devils
Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in five games, advance to play Hurricanes
Alex Ovechkin scored on a laser of a shot off a faceoff, Logan Thompson made some spectacular saves among his 28 and the Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 of their first-round series Wednesday night to advance in the NHL playoffs. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in five games, advance to play Hurricanes
Panthers advance to second round after defeating Lightning in five games
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. … [Read more...] about Panthers advance to second round after defeating Lightning in five games
Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
The team announced the signing after the Hurricanes closed out the New Jersey Devils in their first-round playoff series. … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall