Ryan Henkel
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| writer for @TheHockeyNews | @Canes media | local reporter for @nsjnews | Formerly @CanesCountry, @NCSUTechnician and @TechSports | ncsu graduate | T1D |
The Carolina Hurricanes are right back at it tonight as they take on the New Jersey Devils. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/17R...
Carolina Hurricanes @ New Jersey Devils: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
Hurricanes fight a three-game skid and crumbling leads against a surging Devils squad. Can they regain momentum tonight?
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January 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Carolina Hurricanes are right back at it tonight as they take on the New Jersey Devils. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/17R...
The Hurricanes have only scored three goals without one of either Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers or Andrei Svechnikov contributing to it over their last six games.
18 goals scored in that stretch and 15 of them can be attributed to one of those three
18 goals scored in that stretch and 15 of them can be attributed to one of those three
January 4, 2026 at 3:51 AM
The Hurricanes have only scored three goals without one of either Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers or Andrei Svechnikov contributing to it over their last six games.
18 goals scored in that stretch and 15 of them can be attributed to one of those three
18 goals scored in that stretch and 15 of them can be attributed to one of those three
"We just keep beating ourselves in essence. That's what's happening."
Rod Brind'Amour, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal on another blown lead, loss to Avs. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/jUb...
Rod Brind'Amour, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal on another blown lead, loss to Avs. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/jUb...
'We're Finding Ways To Lose Games': Rod Brind'Amour, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal On Loss to Avalanche, Yet Another Blown Multi-Goal Lead
Hurricanes players and coach dissect blown leads and self-inflicted wounds. Frustration boils over as they question penalty calls and internal execution.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:40 AM
"We just keep beating ourselves in essence. That's what's happening."
Rod Brind'Amour, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal on another blown lead, loss to Avs. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/jUb...
Rod Brind'Amour, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal on another blown lead, loss to Avs. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/jUb...
Brind'Amour: "Other guys have to chip in. We need contributions from everyone. That's the only way this team wins. Right now, we're obviously not getting it done."
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Brind'Amour: "Other guys have to chip in. We need contributions from everyone. That's the only way this team wins. Right now, we're obviously not getting it done."
Brind'Amour on if the blown leads are affecting the players' psyche: "For sure. You talk about it, but we just keep beating ourselves in essence. That's what's happening.
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Brind'Amour on if the blown leads are affecting the players' psyche: "For sure. You talk about it, but we just keep beating ourselves in essence. That's what's happening.
Brind'Amour: "You take two penalties that are not impactful, not even close to our end of the rink and we know they have all the world class players out there that are just licking their chops and right now, our penalty kill is not going so good. Just a little off and that's the game."
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Brind'Amour: "You take two penalties that are not impactful, not even close to our end of the rink and we know they have all the world class players out there that are just licking their chops and right now, our penalty kill is not going so good. Just a little off and that's the game."
Staal: "We're finding ways to lose games."
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Staal: "We're finding ways to lose games."
Canes lose 5-3.
Led 3-1 after 40, but two power play goals against proved costly.
This is the first time the Canes have lost to a team other than Florida when leading after two periods.
Led 3-1 after 40, but two power play goals against proved costly.
This is the first time the Canes have lost to a team other than Florida when leading after two periods.
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Canes lose 5-3.
Led 3-1 after 40, but two power play goals against proved costly.
This is the first time the Canes have lost to a team other than Florida when leading after two periods.
Led 3-1 after 40, but two power play goals against proved costly.
This is the first time the Canes have lost to a team other than Florida when leading after two periods.
Avs awarded a goal after Gostisbehere tried to stop MacKinnon for a loose puck
January 4, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Avs awarded a goal after Gostisbehere tried to stop MacKinnon for a loose puck
Offensive zone faceoff coming up with 50.6 seconds to go
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Offensive zone faceoff coming up with 50.6 seconds to go
Andersen out with 2:15 to go
January 4, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Andersen out with 2:15 to go
Miller tangled up with Mackinnon and he was slow to the bench.
January 4, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Miller tangled up with Mackinnon and he was slow to the bench.
Final TV timeout with 4:22 to go.
Canes trail by one and need to find an equalizer here fast to avoid a third straight loss.
Canes trail by one and need to find an equalizer here fast to avoid a third straight loss.
January 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Final TV timeout with 4:22 to go.
Canes trail by one and need to find an equalizer here fast to avoid a third straight loss.
Canes trail by one and need to find an equalizer here fast to avoid a third straight loss.
4-3 COL
Tic-tac-toe play ends with Nelson slamming one home. If you're Carolina, you have to be furious with that.
Tic-tac-toe play ends with Nelson slamming one home. If you're Carolina, you have to be furious with that.
January 4, 2026 at 2:21 AM
4-3 COL
Tic-tac-toe play ends with Nelson slamming one home. If you're Carolina, you have to be furious with that.
Tic-tac-toe play ends with Nelson slamming one home. If you're Carolina, you have to be furious with that.
Toews goes hard into the boards, still down in some pain. Ehlers getting called for tripping on the play.
Both were going toward the boards to try and get a puck, Ehlers skate hits Toews' and he loses an edge.
Both were going toward the boards to try and get a puck, Ehlers skate hits Toews' and he loses an edge.
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Toews goes hard into the boards, still down in some pain. Ehlers getting called for tripping on the play.
Both were going toward the boards to try and get a puck, Ehlers skate hits Toews' and he loses an edge.
Both were going toward the boards to try and get a puck, Ehlers skate hits Toews' and he loses an edge.
Carolina takes its timeout
January 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Carolina takes its timeout
3-3
Bad turnover by Nystrom and Drury ties it.
Bad turnover by Nystrom and Drury ties it.
January 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM
3-3
Bad turnover by Nystrom and Drury ties it.
Bad turnover by Nystrom and Drury ties it.
3-2
Nelson with a redirect in front. Avs kept possession for nearly a straight minute there, Canes were tired.
Nelson with a redirect in front. Avs kept possession for nearly a straight minute there, Canes were tired.
January 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
3-2
Nelson with a redirect in front. Avs kept possession for nearly a straight minute there, Canes were tired.
Nelson with a redirect in front. Avs kept possession for nearly a straight minute there, Canes were tired.
Svechnikov called for a trip right off the rip.
Back to the PK
Back to the PK
January 4, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Svechnikov called for a trip right off the rip.
Back to the PK
Back to the PK
Canes lead 3-1 after two.
Shots are 24-17 COL
Still a long way to go against the best team in the league, but you have to really like the Hurricanes' game tonight. Good defense, layered support, strong goaltending and a few goals as well.
Shots are 24-17 COL
Still a long way to go against the best team in the league, but you have to really like the Hurricanes' game tonight. Good defense, layered support, strong goaltending and a few goals as well.
January 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Canes lead 3-1 after two.
Shots are 24-17 COL
Still a long way to go against the best team in the league, but you have to really like the Hurricanes' game tonight. Good defense, layered support, strong goaltending and a few goals as well.
Shots are 24-17 COL
Still a long way to go against the best team in the league, but you have to really like the Hurricanes' game tonight. Good defense, layered support, strong goaltending and a few goals as well.
More Freddie chants here as the period comes to a close.
He's up to 23 saves through 40 minutes, which is as many or more as he's made through his last seven games in their entirety.
He's up to 23 saves through 40 minutes, which is as many or more as he's made through his last seven games in their entirety.
January 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM
More Freddie chants here as the period comes to a close.
He's up to 23 saves through 40 minutes, which is as many or more as he's made through his last seven games in their entirety.
He's up to 23 saves through 40 minutes, which is as many or more as he's made through his last seven games in their entirety.
Kelly lays out Nikishin
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Kelly lays out Nikishin
Another strong kill from the Hurricanes
January 4, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Another strong kill from the Hurricanes
Blake called for holding the stick on Manson in the neutral zone. Manson slashed him and Blake held onto the stick. Both behind the play
January 4, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Blake called for holding the stick on Manson in the neutral zone. Manson slashed him and Blake held onto the stick. Both behind the play
Kill comes through
January 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Kill comes through