by Matt Karash | Feb 8, 2019 | Morning Skate
On a night when pre-game festivities include a huge ceremony for the 25-year anniversary of the New York Rangers winning the Stanley Cup, the Hurricanes will try to do the nearly impossible in winning at Madison Square Garden. I exaggerate only slightly when I say...
by Matt Karash | Feb 7, 2019 | Morning Skate
After being one of the best surprise stories of the first half of the season, the Buffalo Sabres have sputtered a bit since the start of the new year. The Sabres are just 4-7-1 so are in 2019. In their past seven games, the Sabres are 3-4-0 but have lost all four by...
by Matt Karash | Feb 5, 2019 | Morning Skate
If one looks at the ins and the outs for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, an interesting cut line emerges. Every one of the eight teams currently in a playoff spot has a road record above .500. Every one of the eight teams current out of the playoffs has a road...
by Matt Karash | Feb 2, 2019 | Morning Skate
The Hurricanes successfully navigated their return after a layoff and in the process stretched their points streak to four games. With a five-game road trip to follow, Sunday represents an important chance to again capitalize on home ice. The game features a quick...
by Matt Karash | Feb 1, 2019 | Morning Skate
After an eight-day break for the 2019 NHL All-Star Game and then the team’s bye week, the Hurricanes finally return to the ice on Friday at PNC Arena against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before the break, the Hurricanes finished strong with a 2-0-1 road trip...
by Matt Karash | Jan 23, 2019 | Morning Skate
After an exciting and well-played 3-2 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, the Hurricanes are right back on the ice on Wednesday in Vancouver. The game is the team’s last before an extended eight-day layoff for the NHL All-Star break followed by the...
