by Matt Karash | Mar 31, 2019 | Morning Skate
On Saturday, the Hurricanes mustered a good bounce back win over the Flyers after consecutive losses to the Capitals had upset the team’s prior rhythm. Setting the stage Unfortunately, failure to help from the Hurricanes coaches alumni club on Saturday...
by Matt Karash | Mar 30, 2019 | Morning Skate
If you missed it, Friday’s Daily Cup of Joe had a ‘state of the Canes’ after 77 games that includes more detailed context relevant for Saturday’s game. After consecutive losses to the Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes surrendered most of...
by Matt Karash | Mar 28, 2019 | Morning Skate
After pulling even with the defending Stanley Cup Champion Capitals on Tuesday, the Caps pulled away for a 4-1 win in the third period somewhat like the loss to the Lightning the previous week. The Hurricanes are good enough to play with these elite teams, but pushing...
by Matt Karash | Mar 26, 2019 | Morning Skate
After wrapping up a critical five-game home stand with a solid 4-1 mark, the Hurricanes move forward to another challenging chunk of schedule with consecutive games against the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. The first game of the home and home...
by Matt Karash | Mar 24, 2019 | Morning Skate
Entering game #75, the Hurricanes currently sit in the first wild slot in the Eastern Conference. The Montreal Canadiens who are game #75’s opponent enter the game sitting in the second wild card slot. But the gap for both teams is tiny with the Columbus Blue...
by Matt Karash | Mar 23, 2019 | Morning Skate
On Thursday, the Hurricanes were beaten by the ultimate 2018-19 measuring stick in the Tampa Bay Lightning. But courtesy of an extended winning run and also two straight wins to start the home stand, the Hurricanes are still in great position in the playoff race....