2012 NHL Stanley Cup Preview – Kings versus Devils

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Dinur Blum.

Cary-lina, NC –  Who wouldda thunk the eighth seeded L.A. Kings would be playing the sixth seeded N.J.Devils for the Stanley Cup  – except for the fans of each team?  So much for my prediction for a St. Louis Blues- N.Y. Rangers final.  Read more

Inside the Eye: Canes Beat Habs in Shootout 2-1

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Suzie Wolf.

Cary-lina, NC – It was as close to poetic justice in hockey as you can get. Captain Eric Staal scored the lone goal to win in the only shootout all season for the Canes. Read more

Inside the Eye: Canes Blanked By Devils, 5-0

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Suzie Wolf.

Cary-lina, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes were on the ice with the New Jersey Devils Saturday March 31, at the PNC Arena. The Canes had a major let down in play is what may be the result of getting eliminated from the playoffs the night before.  The Devils are a strong team and dominated in the 5-0 win for Martin Brodeur’s 119th career shutout. Read more

Inside the Eye: Jets Shoot Down Canes Playoff Hopes

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary-lina, NC – On Friday March 30, the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime and also lost their slim chance of making the NHL playoffs.

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Inside the Eye – Canes Maul Panthers 3-1

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary-lina, NC – Don’t look now but when the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers Wednesday (score 3-1 March 21 at the PNC Arena), they snuck up on the playoff race and  are now only 5 points out of the 8th playoff spot. Read more

Inside the Eye: Ward Gives St. Louis the Blues

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Suzie Wolf.

Cary-lina, NCThe Canes won 2-0 as Cam Ward earned his 200th career victory and 20th career shut out against the NHL leading St. Louis Blues. It was the Canes’ first victory in the newly named PNC Arena on March 15th  and it was in front of a sellout crowd. Read more

Inside the Eye: Canes Struck by Lightning

Story by Bob Fennel. File photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary-lina, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes lost the 100th meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, in overtime, bringing the overall match-up record to 47-37-15-1.  Read more

Inside the Eye: Red Hot Rangers Beat Canes

Story by Bob Fennel. File photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary-lina, NC – The Eastern Conference leaders, the New York Rangers, beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2, Thursday, March 1 at the RBC center.  Read more

Inside the Eye: Canes Snare Predators, 4-3

Story by Bob Fennel. File photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary-lina, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes again defeated one of the top NHL teams, the Nashville Predators, 4-3 in a see-saw type game at the RBC Center February 28th.  Read more

Inside the Eye: Panthers Claw Their Way Back

Story by Bob Fennel. File photo by Suzie Wolf.

Cary-lina, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes lost a tough one against the Florida Panthers, 3-2 in a shootout at the RBC Center Saturday February 25th.  The Canes continue to hang on to a slim chance to make the playoffs. Read more