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Canes Season In Review
Posted on 12 Apr 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
While the Carolina Hurricanes made an 11 point improvement in the standings over last season, 2010-11 will still be considered a disappointment after the Canes failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five seasons. The ending was particularly painful. Had the Paul Maurice's club won their season finale at home against division rival Tampa Bay, they would have qualifi...
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Canes Fall to Bolts, Elminated From Playoffs
Posted on 10 Apr 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
The Carolina Hurricanes had their playoff destiny in their hands entering Saturday's regular season finale against the Tampa Bay Lightning: win and they were in. Unfortunately, the Canes got off to a slow start and never recovered, falling to the Bolts 6-2. Dominic Moore got Tampa Bay on the board first at the 6:45 mark. The Canes seemed tight and tentative on defense and gave up too many odd...
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Ward Keeps Canes Hopes Alive
Posted on 7 Apr 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
With their season literally on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes best players came through to lead them to a clutch 3-0 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night in Raleigh. Cam Ward made 42 saves to earn the shutout while Eric Staal assisted on all three goals to lead Carolina to victory. It was the first time the Hurricanes defeated the Red Wings since 2006. The Canes are now ju...
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Third Period Comeback Lifts Canes
Posted on 3 Apr 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
The Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the third period to down the New York Islanders 4-2 and pull to within one point of the eighth place New York Rangers in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Joe Corvo had a goal and two assists while Cam Ward made 29 saves to earn the win. Erik Cole netted the game winner while Eric Staal added a goal and an ass...
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Rookie Leads Canes Past Caps
Posted on 30 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
With their playoff hopes on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes' youngest player came through to lead them to victory. Rookie Jeff Skinner scored the tying goal in the third period and the winner in the shootout to lead the Canes past the Washington Capitals 3-2. It was the Hurricanes first triumph over the Capitals in six tries this season. The win, combined with the Buffalo Sabres regulat...
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Loss To Bolts Dashes Canes Hopes
Posted on 27 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
The Carolina Hurricanes seemed to have everything going for them heading into tonight's re-match with the Tampa Bay Lightning. They had won three straight and the Lightning was winless in their last four contests. Defenseman Jamie McBain was returning to the lineup and the Hurricanes were back home after a big road win in Tampa Friday night. Things quickly got better for the Hurricanes seve...
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Cole Keeps Canes Hot; Edge Bolts 4-3
Posted on 26 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
Erik Cole scored twice while Cam Ward made 18 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes hung on for a crucial 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win kept the Canes just three points behind the Buffalo Sabres in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo downed the Florida Panthers Friday night 4-2. Coach Paul Maurice was pleased with the way his club playe...
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Pitkanen’s Scores in Clutch for ‘Canes
Posted on 18 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
Joni Pitkanen netted the winner with 1:02 left in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders. The victory gave the Canes two crucial points in the standings and ties them with the Buffalo Sabres for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, although Buffalo still has two games in hand. Early on, it was goalie Cam Ward who came up big for ...
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Lack of Goals Costs Canes Again
Posted on 17 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
It's been the same old song for the Carolina Hurricanes lately: they just can't seem to score enough goals to win hockey games. The same problem reared it's ugly head again Wednesday night as the Canes fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in a crucial game in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. While the playoff race enters the final 10 games, the Hurricanes are mire...
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PP Failures Doom Canes
Posted on 13 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
Anybody who doubts the importance of special teams in hockey didn't watch the Carolina Hurricanes frustrating 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night. The Canes had nine power play chances against the Blue Jackets including four chances with a 5-on-3 advantage, but failed to score a goal. In fact, their power play was a minus one as Columbus opened the scoring with a shorthanded ...
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Canes Comeback Falls Short in OT
Posted on 10 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
The Carolina Hurricanes overcame an early 2-0 deficit and managed to force overtime before bowing to the visiting Atlanta Thrashers Wednesday night. Tim Stapleton scored the game winning goal at the 1:38 mark of the extra session. The Canes had not played since last Friday and it was clear early that instead of being rested, the five days off made Paul Maurice's club rusty. It also made them ...
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Canes Stumble Versus Champs
Posted on 5 Mar 2011 by Brad Kurtzberg.
The Hurricanes were hanging tough against the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks, playing them evenly and trailing just 2-1 after the first 40 minutes in Chicago. Then, the Hawks struck for three goals in a span of 4:32 early in the third period and cruised to a 5-2 victory. The loss dropped Carolina back into eighth place in the Eastern Conference, one point behind the New Yor...









