Carolina Hurricanes terminate Evgeny Kuznetsov's contract

Carolina Hurricanes placed Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers, terminating his contract. Kuznetsov had one year left on a $64.2 million contract with the Washington Capitals. Hurricanes acquired Kuznetsov at the past season's trade deadline, but he is now returning to play for the KHL's SKA Saints Petersburg.

NHL Playoff Game 6: New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Chris Kreider leads New York Rangers to Eastern Conference Finals with a hat trick in Game 6 comeback victory over Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes ticket sales restrictions for playoff games

Carolina Hurricanes limit ticket sales to local residents for home games in playoff series against New York Rangers to ensure home-ice advantage. Rangers fans shut out of opponent's arena in recent events.