The Carolina Hurricanes tussled with Ottawa in pressure-packed games, and played with little open ice and a growing physical testiness, to open the NHL playoffs. Years of postseason experience showed in taking a first-round sweep.

Logan Stankoven the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to win the teams’ first-round series 4-0.

The 23-year-old Stankoven scored a goal in every game this series, finishing with four, while his linemate Hall led all skaters with seven points, including two goals.

It’s probably fortunate for the NHL that the Carolina Hurricanes-Ottawa Senators series ended in a sweep.

Through 40 minutes in a potential elimination Game 4, the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators are tied 1-1 at the Canadian Tire Centre Saturday afternoon.

Defenceman Tyler Kleven started the trouble in the second period when he lowered the boom on Alexander Nikishin along the boards.

The 2026 NHL postseason is finally here as 16 teams begin their battle for the Stanley Cup.

The Anaheim Ducks seized control of their first-round playoff series Friday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 at Honda Center to take a 2-1 lead in what was Anaheim’s first home playoff game in...

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