The game puck made a nice keepsake for a number of reasons — a 2-0 win over the NHL-leading St. Louis Blues, a shutout, the 200th win of Ward's career. For LaRose, it was all of the above, and a chance to punctuate a friendship.

Bowman's big day helps Hurricanes rally for win

The Carolina Hurricanes ripped away two points from the Jets in taking a 4-3 decision at the MTS Centre on Sunday night that left Jets coach Claude Noel steaming.

The Hurricanes grabbed an early lead against the Southeast Division-leading Florida Panthers at PNC Arena on Wednesday and hung on for a 3-1 victory a season high fourth straight.

Umberger had his third career hat trick and Steve Mason stopped 39 shots Friday night as the last-place Blue Jackets routed Carolina 5-1, severely damaging the Hurricanes' flickering playoff hopes.

Detroit stormed back from a three-goal deficit late in the second period to beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 5-4

The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Leafs from postseason contention with a 3-0 victory at Air Canada Centre

Jets rally to beat 'Canes 4-3 in OT

Andrew Ladd's overtime winner Friday night gave the Winnipeg captain one up on his buddy, Carolina goaltender Cam Ward.

Devils rout 'Canes 5-0 to clinch playoff berth

In the moments after New Jersey's win over Carolina Saturday night, Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur was busy texting at his locker.

Cam Ward stopped 38 shots and came within 11.5 seconds of his sixth shutout of the season as the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Place.

After going winless in six tries this season, Carolina relied on Eric Staal to score the only goal of the shootout, lifting the Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at PNC Arena.

Marcel Goc and John Madden scored 2:45 apart in the first period and the Panthers wrapped up the first division title in franchise history by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Saturday night.