“If you can’t beat ’em in the alley, you can’t beat ’em on the ice.” Conn Smythe, the original majority owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a builder of the NHL, made that statement — and it’s the basis of the title of his autobiography, published posthumously. Smythe’s mantra may appear politically incorrect in…
May 24, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes finally won a game in the Eastern Conference…
May 24, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist (70) celebrates with teammates after a goal during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Florida Panthers are one win…
May 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates scoring during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Sam Bennett recorded two goals and an assist while leading…
May 20, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho (20) shoots the puckk as Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell (15) defends during the first period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Carter Verhaeghe had a goal…
Apr 17, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Roslovic (96) skates with the puck in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The Florida Panthers are four victories away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight season. But the Carolina…
Nov 29, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) checks Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period t Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes pride themselves on making the simple plays. Nothing fancy. Just get the puck to the right person…
May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) chase the puck in the first period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Andrei Svechnikov’s goal with…
May 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal with center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) against the Washington Capitals during the first period in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes are one…
May 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal with center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) against the Washington Capitals during the first period in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes are one…
