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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Seth Jones Finds Himself In Stanley Cup Final Following Trade From Blackhawks
Former Canadiens Player Might Have Played His Last Game With The Hurricanes Since the Carolina Hurricanes signed Montreal Canadiens former player Jesperi Kotkaniemi for a $6.1 million offer sheet in the Summer of 2021, plenty has been written about the centerman, but it has rarely been positive. Earlier in the Eastern Conference final, the soon-to-be 25-year-old was scratched for a couple of games.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
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Multiple Lineup Adjustments In Consideration For Carolina Hurricanes Ahead Of Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes are potentially looking to shake things up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final following their embarrassing 5-0, Game 2 loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The big news coming out of the Canes' morning skate was that Pyotr Kochetkov is going to be between the pipes in place of Frederik Andersen. The Russian rookie played in majority of the Hurricanes' regular season games this season. Carolina Hurricanes To Make Big Change For Game 3 The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to shake things up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final as they try to overcome a 2-0 series hole against the Florida Panthers. After sitting out Game 2, Finnish center Jesperi Kotkaniemi also looks to be back in the lineup and once again centering the team's second line alongside Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven. Kotkaniemi played at the 2C position for the majority of the season this year, but saw himself demoted midway through the team's second-round series against the Washington Capitals. Jack Roslovic, who had been serving as the team's 2C for the last few games, appears to be the odd-man out. The Canes are also dealing with some potential question marks on the blueline as well. Veteran defenseman Jalen Chatfield's absence has been a tough one for the Hurricanes to deal with and he'll once again be out for a fourth straight game. Not only is he out though, but the team may potentially be without Sean Walker as well. The right-handed defenseman has really stepped up for Carolina this postseason, but is now a game-time decision after he absorbed an awkward hit in Game 2 that saw him miss some time as he was being evaluated in the locker room. Rookie Scott Morrow is already slated to go in place of Chatfield, but if Walker can't suit up, Russian rookie blueliner Alexander Nikishin will be back in the lineup. Be sure to check out the Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub for all postseason stories! Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
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Is Mark Jankowski An Option For Game 2?
The Carolina Hurricanes fell 5-2 to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final Tuesday night at Lenovo Center. It was a disappointing result for the team, but is it one that could prompt some changes for Game 2? When asked about potential line tweaks to try and find more finish, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour pushed back on the thought. "There's a fine line and I don't know what changing lines would do," Brind'Amour said on Wednesday. "You have to figure out how the game's going and then make your adjustments from there. Like I said, I didn't mind the game. I liked large parts of it. We're playing the best team and so we know it's going to be hard to get our chances." However, what was notable was that the team had an optional skate on Thursday morning and Mark Jankowski was not taking part in it while Jesperi Kotkaniemi was. Jankowski played just three games for Carolina this postseason before getting injured in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Washington Capitals. The 6-foot-4 centerman is a strong depth option for the team, with his crazy scoring touch, good faceoff numbers and ability to play on the penalty kill. Kotkaniemi on the other hand has just three points this series, a sub 50% faceoff win rate and hasn't scored a goal since February 1. He's been fine, playing a good defensive game and bringing a bit of physicality, but he certainly hasn't been a difference maker at all. Brind'Amour said Mark Jankowski is 100% healthy now and he could be an option for the team tonight. "He's been a consideration for probably the last three or four games, I think," Brind'Amour said. "So he's ready to go if I decide to use him." Be sure to check out the Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub for all postseason stories! Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
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Carolina Hurricanes aid the fans preparing for Game 2 of Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Image Via Getty The excitement and buzz of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are flavored with logistical issues for the Carolina Hurricanes fans. For everyone expected at the venue for Game 2 against the New Jersey Devils, fixing traffic issues with a weekday evening game is also a task. The franchise is seen with some good initiatives, asking the ticket owners to leave early from work early. A helping hand for the Hurricane Game 2 by Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi: An early leave and parking discounts As the energy builds for Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes will be preparing to go all out for their fans. Understanding the logistical problem of a 6 p.m. weekday start, the team has instituted a parking incentive for fans and is reaching out to employers to promote early work exits. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her Outfit Caught Everyone's Eye The Stadium True Edition Undo President of the team, Doug Warf, is actively calling on Raleigh-area businesses to give employees with tickets an early leave. Warf pointed to Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy for letting his employees leave early as a precedent. Warf even jokingly suggested he could send an email to the bosses on behalf of all the fans, reiterating the organization's commitment to its community. But wait, there's more. Anyone arriving at Lenovo Center between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. earns a staggering 50% discount on parking. The ordinary price of $45 for parking (even $32 with prior payment via ParkWhiz) in that time slot is customarily discounted by half. However, this is valid only for entry through Gate E via Edwards Mill Road, a touchstone for planners! When players like Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi prepare to go against the Devils on the ice, the front office is busy ensuring that passionate fans fill the stands, weekday traffic or not. The proactive strategies being adopted by the Hurricanes could set a trend for competing franchises on how to alleviate the tensions between game scheduling and the fans' real-world obligations. Also Read: Dylan Larkin expresses his disappointment with Detroit Red Wings' invisible trade deadline for the ninth consecutive season playoff miss Well, Carolina Hurricanes Game number 2 is not all about ice hockey; it is about how the team stands behind the fans in this country. The franchise is luring employers to let their employees off early, providing parking perks to ensure that the crowd is loud and proud when the puck drops on Tuesday evening. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
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Hurricanes take Game 1 over Devils 4-1
Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, center, celebrates his goal with Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) and Taylor Hall (71) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals in his first playoff game with Carolina as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jalen Chatfield scored a first-period goal for the Hurricanes, who carried a 3-0 lead late into the second period and kept consistent pressure on Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom. Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net clincher late in the third. Advertisement Frederik Andersen finished with 23 saves for Carolina, including a key stop on Timo Meier near the crease midway through the third. The Hurricanes also turned away a Devils power play with about eight minutes left to stay in firm control. Nico Hischier got New Jersey on the board by taking Jesper Bratt's cross-ice pass and blasting the puck past Andersen during a 4-on-4 chance. Markstrom finished with 41 saves on what turned out to be a rough afternoon physically for the Devils, who saw defenseman Brenden Dillon skating to the tunnel in the second period, then fellow blue-liner Luke Hughes and forward Cody Glass skating off after a single chaotic sequence in the third. It was a quality start for Carolina, which had lost seven of its last eight regular-season games since clinching its seventh straight playoff trip on April 3. In that sense, it had been a long wait to get to the playoffs — and be healthy, at that — for the Hurricanes. Advertisement Carolina finished with a 45-24 shot advantage. MAPLE LEAFS 6, SENATORS 2 TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner had a goal and two assists as Toronto beat Ottawa in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. William Nylander and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto. Auston Matthews added two assists and Anthony Stolarz stopped 31 shots. Drake Batherson and Ridly Greig scored for Ottawa, and Linus Ullmark finished with 18 saves. The best-of-seven matchup continues Tuesday with Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena before shifting to Ottawa for two games.
