Set to make the full-time switch to center for the first time in his pro career as the Carolina Hurricanes opened training camp, the then-22-year-old knew diligent work would be needed to fulfill his potential as a pivot. Still, he was eager to return to the role in which he found so much success as an amateur.

Following a monstrous hit during Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, Alexander Nikishin was diagnosed with a concussion. The announcement of the diagnosis

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes have both advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs

Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to sweep the first-round series. Taylor Hall added a goal and an assist before Sebastian Aho buried two pucks into the empty net.

We take a look at the Ottawa Senators players shouldering the most blame after being swept in Round 1 by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Questions are being raised about the future of Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk after a disappointing NHL playoff run. After getting swept by the Carolina Hurricanes, trade rumors are heating league-wide.

Carolina won a playoff series for the eighth straight year, only the third NHL team ever to do so. How much further can it go?

Watch as the Hockey Night in Canada and NHL on TNT panels react to Ottawa Senators' Ridly Greig sucker punch Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Sean Walker during a scrum at centre ice. Courtesy: @NHL_On_TNT Ridly Greig acknowledges he was in the wrong for his actions in a heated moment on Saturday.