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Senators’ Artem Zub expected to miss start of season

The Ottawa Senators likely will be short-handed on defence when the regular season begins next week. Artem Zub is not expected to be ready for the team’s opener on Oct. 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs as he continues to recover from a lower-body injury, Travis Green told reporters on Wednesday, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. Zub missed the final three games of the Senators’ first-round playoff series loss against the Carolina Hurricanes because of the injury. The 30-year-old Russian had fi...

Wednesday Caterwaul: Panthers drop shootout decision to Carolina

The Florida Panthers dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC last night. Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring at 4:31 of the first period by smacking a feed from Sam Reinhart by Brandon Bussi from the left circle. Aleksander Barkov drew the secondary assist on Tkachuk’s third of the preseason. Bradly Nadeau quickly countered for the Hurricanes, flipping the rebound of former Panther Mike Reilly’s soft shot from the left point past Jacob ...

November’s Hockey Highlights Reward Patient Fans

The calendar between late September and mid-November has quietly become the most satisfying stretch of the hockey year for anyone who loves following the game beyond the scoreboard. Opening Night lands September 29 with a loaded slate — Panthers at Hurricanes, Rangers at Bruins, Blackhawks at Golden Knights, Canadiens at Maple Leafs, and Canucks at […]

Unsigned NHL RFAs: Fantilli, Edvinsson, Nikishin Update

Three prominent restricted free agents remain unsigned as NHL training camps move through their second week. Adam Fantilli, Simon Edvinsson and Alexander Nikishin each face a different contract situation, but all three clubs need clarity before the 2026–27 regular season begins on September 29. The urgency varies across the league. Detroit has Edvinsson in camp […]

NHL Pre-Season Highlights | Panthers vs. Hurricanes – September 22, 2026

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Carolina evens preseason record, takes Florida in shootout

Bradly Nadeau continued his scorching preseason with a goal and the game winner in the shootout, both Brandon Bussi and Cayden Primeau were strong in net against Florida’s regulars, and the Carolina Hurricanes won their only preseason game in front of the Lenovo Center fans Tuesday night with a 3-2 shootout win. The first period […]

Why the Flyers Anticipate a Matvei Michkov Comeback in 2023

It was hard to find a more polarizing story regarding the Philadelphia Flyers last season than Matvei Michkov. The seventh-overall pick in 2023, Michkov struggled for much of his sophomore season, finding himself in head coach Rick Tocchet’s doghouse routinely (including sitting the last game of the playoffs versus the Carolina Hurricanes) and finished the regular season with 20 goals and 51 points in 81 games. All eyes were on the 21-year-old winger entering camp this season – and so far, so ...

Why Capitals star Alex Ovechkin might not suit up for preseason games

The Washington Capitals are exactly 10 days away from their 2026-27 regular-season opener against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, but they still have two preseason games remaining. The Caps have already played two exhibition contests, and Alex Ovechkin was absent from both a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday and […] The post Why Capitals star Alex Ovechkin might not suit up for preseason games appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Western Conference Team Urged To Make Big Pitch For Hellebuyck

With all the talk about the Buffalo Sabres and the Carolina Hurricanes, there's a team out West that should think long and hard about swinging a deal for Connor Hellebuyck. That's the word from former NHL goalie and TSN hockey analyst Jamie McLennan. Speaking on the Donnie & Dhali Show, McLennan urged the San Jose Sharks to make a pitch to the Winnipeg Jets for the three-time Vezina Trophy winner.  "If I'm San Jose, I take a pretty good look at him.." @jamiemclennan29 on the best landing ...

Preseason Gameday 2: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes 

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes will do it again tonight at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC after the Cats doubled up the Hurricanes 6-3 on Sunday at Amerant Bank Arena. Brady Tkachuk had two goals and an assist, Cole Reinhardt struck twice, defenseman Niko Mikkola scored and assisted on two goals and Aleksander Barkov found the back of the net on a breakaway and added an assist. WHEN:  7 p.m. ET WHERE:  Lenovo Center – Raleigh, NC ON THE TUBE:  Scripp...

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour wants NHL to make drastic move that will impact season

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to defend their Stanley Cup title as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign. While the Hurricanes have some questions heading into the season, the team is also one of the favorites to win the Cup. The Hurricanes have opened the preseason, losing to the Florida Panthers 6-3, but head coach […] The post Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour wants NHL to make drastic move that will impact season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: Alex Formenton Chose Oilers Over 2 Cup Contenders

The Edmonton Oilers surprised many observers around the NHL when they signed Alex Formenton earlier this month after four years out of the NHL. But as it turns out, they weren't the only contending team pursuing the former Ottawa Senator in his return to the NHL. According to insider Darren Dreger, Formenton chose the Oil over both of last year's Stanley Cup Finalists. Darren Dreger says the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights both had serious interest in signing Alex Formenton. But F...

Preseason Game 1: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 3

Carolina brought their “B” team to Florida and the boys lost to the veteran Panthers, 6-3 on Sunday night. As one comment from the game thread stated, “The Chicago Wolves were not as good as the Florida Panthers last night”. I personally did not watch the game, (I had obligations), but from what I gleaned […]

Monday Caterwaul: Cats double up Canes in preseason opener

Newcomer Brady Tkachuk and Cole Reinhardt each found the back of the net twice in the Florida Panthers impressive 6-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Amerant Bank Arena in the preseason opener for both teams. Tkachuk’s first period power-play goal from the high slot, set up by big brother Matthew and Aleksander Barkov, at 12:02 of the first period tied the tilt after Carolina’s Dominik Badinka opened the scoring at the 6:04 mark. Tkachuk sent Barkov away for a breakaway goal with...