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Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...
season A season is a division of the year based on changes in weather, ecology, and the number of daylight hours in a given region. On Earth, seasons are the result of the axial parallelism of Earth's axial tilt, tilted orbit around the Sun. In temperat ...
was the franchise's 34th
season A season is a division of the year based on changes in weather, ecology, and the number of daylight hours in a given region. On Earth, seasons are the result of the axial parallelism of Earth's axial tilt, tilted orbit around the Sun. In temperat ...
, 27th season in the
National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Cana ...
and eighth as the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes won the
Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup () is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion. It is the oldest existing trophy to be awarded to a professional sports franchise in North America, and the International Ic ...
to win the second championship in franchise history. Their first was in 1973, when the team was known as the
New England Whalers New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
and played in the
World Hockey Association The World Hockey Association () was a professional ice hockey major league that operated in North America from 1972–73 WHA season, 1972 to 1978–79 WHA season, 1979. It was the first major league to compete with the National Hockey League (N ...
; the Whalers were the inaugural champions of that league.


Offseason

Key dates prior to the start of the season: *The
2005 NHL entry draft The 2005 NHL entry draft was the 43rd entry draft for the National Hockey League. Originally scheduled to be held on June 25, it was postponed to July 30 due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. Special procedures were required to determine the order ...
took place in
Ottawa Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern Ontario, southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the cor ...
,
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
, Canada on July 30, 2005. *The
free agency In professional sports, a free agent is a player or manager who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under a contract at present ...
period began on August 1.


Free agency

*During the free agent signing period following the end of the 2004–05 NHL lockout,
Cory Stillman Cory Stillman (born December 20, 1973) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams between 1994 and 2011, winning the Stanley Cup twice. He is currently the He ...
agreed to a three-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on August 2, 2005. *On August 6, 2005, Whitney signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL's Eastern Conference, paying him $1.5 million per year.


Regular season

On Friday, April 7, 2006, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4–3 win over the Washington Capitals.


Final standings


Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes ended the 2005–06 regular season as the winners of the Southeast Division, with 112 points. The Hurricanes received the second seed in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
. The Hurricanes defeated the
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
in the first round, four games to two. In the second round, the Hurricanes defeated the
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
, four games to one. In the Conference Final, the Hurricanes defeated the
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
in a
game seven A game seven is the final game of a best-of-seven series. This game can occur in the postseasons for Major League Baseball (MLB) (League Championship Series and World Series), the National Basketball Association (NBA) (all rounds of the NBA p ...
to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in franchise history. In the Final, the Hurricanes defeated the
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
in another game seven to claim the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship.


Schedule and results


Regular season

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Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
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New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 2005–06) , , 1–2–0 , , , - , 4, , October 12, 2005, , 7–2 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 2–2–0 , , , - , 5, , October 15, 2005, , 6–1 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 2005–06) , , 3–2–0 , , , - , 6, , October 20, 2005, , 4–5 OT, , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 2005–06) , , 3–2–1 , , , - , 7, , October 22, 2005, , 4–0 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 4–2–1 , , , - , 8, , October 24, 2005, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 2005–06) , , 5–2–1 , , , - , 9, , October 26, 2005, , 4–3 OT, , align="left",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 2005–06) , , 6–2–1 , , , - , 10, , October 28, 2005, , 8–6 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 2005–06) , , 7–2–1 , , , - , 11, , October 29, 2005, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 2005–06) , , 8–2–1 , , , - , - , 12, , November 3, 2005, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 2005–06) , , 9–2–1 , , , - , 13, , November 5, 2005, , 2–0 , , align="left",
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 10–2–1 , , , - , 14, , November 9, 2005, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 2005–06) , , 11–2–1 , , , - , 15, , November 11, 2005, , 1–0 , , align="left", @
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 12–2–1 , , , - , 16, , November 12, 2005, , 0–9 , , align="left",
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 12–3–1 , , , - , 17, , November 15, 2005, , 2–1 , , align="left", @
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 2005–06) , , 13–3–1 , , , - , 18, , November 17, 2005, , 5–1 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 2005–06) , , 14–3–1 , , , - , 19, , November 19, 2005, , 3–4 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 2005–06) , , 14–4–1 , , , - , 20, , November 20, 2005, , 2–5 , , align="left",
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 14–5–1 , , , - , 21, , November 22, 2005, , 3–5 , , align="left",
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 2005–06) , , 14–6–1 , , , - , 22, , November 25, 2005, , 4–3 SO, , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 2005–06) , , 15–6–1 , , , - , 23, , November 27, 2005, , 2–5 , , align="left",
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 15–7–1 , , , - , 24, , November 29, 2005, , 4–3 OT, , align="left", @
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 16–7–1 , , , - , - , 25, , December 2, 2005, , 4–5 SO, , align="left", @
Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...
( 2005–06) , , 16–7–2 , , , - , 26, , December 3, 2005, , 4–8 , , align="left", @
Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...
( 2005–06) , , 16–8–2 , , , - , 27, , December 6, 2005, , 6–2 , , align="left", @
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
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Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 2005–06) , , 18–8–2 , , , - , 29, , December 10, 2005, , 3–4 , , align="left", @
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
( 2005–06) , , 18–9–2 , , , - , 30, , December 13, 2005, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 2005–06) , , 19–9–2 , , , - , 31, , December 15, 2005, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...
( 2005–06) , , 20–9–2 , , , - , 32, , December 17, 2005, , 4–1 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 2005–06) , , 21–9–2 , , , - , 33, , December 20, 2005, , 6–4 , , align="left",
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 22–9–2 , , , - , 34, , December 23, 2005, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 23–9–2 , , , - , 35, , December 26, 2005, , 4–5 OT, , align="left", @
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 23–9–3 , , , - , 36, , December 28, 2005, , 2–6 , , align="left", @
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 2005–06) , , 23–10–3 , , , - , 37, , December 29, 2005, , 3–4 OT, , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 2005–06) , , 23–10–4 , , , - , 38, , December 31, 2005, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 2005–06) , , 24–10–4 , , , - , - , 39, , January 4, 2006, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 25–10–4 , , , - , 40, , January 6, 2006, , 4–1 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 2005–06) , , 26–10–4 , , , - , 41, , January 7, 2006, , 3–0 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 2005–06) , , 27–10–4 , , , - , 42, , January 10, 2006, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 2005–06) , , 28–10–4 , , , - , 43, , January 13, 2006, , 5–4 OT, , align="left",
Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...
( 2005–06) , , 29–10–4 , , , - , 44, , January 15, 2006, , 4–2 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 2005–06) , , 30–10–4 , , , - , 45, , January 17, 2006, , 4–3 SO, , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 2005–06) , , 31–10–4 , , , - , 46, , January 19, 2006, , 4–3 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 2005–06) , , 32–10–4 , , , - , 47, , January 21, 2006, , 2–5 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 32–11–4 , , , - , 48, , January 23, 2006, , 7–3 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 2005–06) , , 33–11–4 , , , - , 49, , January 25, 2006, , 4–3 SO, , align="left", @
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 34–11–4 , , , - , 50, , January 26, 2006, , 5–1 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 35–11–4 , , , - , 51, , January 28, 2006, , 4–1 , , align="left",
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 36–11–4 , , , - , 52, , January 31, 2006, , 8–2 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 2005–06) , , 37–11–4 , , , - , - , 53, , February 3, 2006, , 0–3 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 2005–06) , , 37–12–4 , , , - , 54, , February 5, 2006, , 4–3 SO, , align="left", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 2005–06) , , 38–12–4 , , , - , 55, , February 9, 2006, , 3–5 , , align="left", @
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 38–13–4 , , , - , 56, , February 10, 2006, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 2005–06) , , 38–14–4 , , , - , 57, , February 12, 2006, , 4–3 SO, , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 2005–06) , , 39–14–4 , , , - , - , 58, , March 1, 2006, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 2005–06) , , 40–14–4 , , , - , 59, , March 3, 2006, , 5–2 , , align="left",
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 41–14–4 , , , - , 60, , March 4, 2006, , 7–5 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 2005–06) , , 42–14–4 , , , - , 61, , March 6, 2006, , 2–1 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 2005–06) , , 43–14–4 , , , - , 62, , March 8, 2006, , 2–3 SO, , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 2005–06) , , 43–14–5 , , , - , 63, , March 10, 2006, , 3–5 , , align="left", @
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 43–15–5 , , , - , 64, , March 11, 2006, , 3–4 OT, , align="left", @
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 43–15–6 , , , - , 65, , March 14, 2006, , 5–3 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 2005–06) , , 44–15–6 , , , - , 66, , March 16, 2006, , 5–1 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 2005–06) , , 45–15–6 , , , - , 67, , March 18, 2006, , 2–4 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 2005–06) , , 45–16–6 , , , - , 68, , March 21, 2006, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 2005–06) , , 45–17–6 , , , - , 69, , March 22, 2006, , 4–3 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 2005–06) , , 46–17–6 , , , - , 70, , March 25, 2006, , 1–3 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 46–18–6 , , , - , 71, , March 27, 2006, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 47–18–6 , , , - , 72, , March 29, 2006, , 1–5 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 47–19–6 , , , - , 73, , March 31, 2006, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
( 2005–06) , , 48–19–6 , , , - , - , 74, , April 1, 2006, , 2–5 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 48–20–6 , , , - , 75, , April 3, 2006, , 6–5 OT, , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 49–20–6 , , , - , 76, , April 5, 2006, , 4–3 SO, , align="left", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 50–20–6 , , , - , 77, , April 7, 2006, , 4–3 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 2005–06) , , 51–20–6 , , , - , 78, , April 8, 2006, , 2–5 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL sea ...
( 2005–06) , , 51–21–6 , , , - , 79, , April 11, 2006, , 3–4 OT, , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 2005–06) , , 51–21–7 , , , - , 80, , April 14, 2006, , 5–4 SO, , align="left",
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 52–21–7 , , , - , 81, , April 15, 2006, , 2–3 OT, , align="left", @
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 2005–06) , , 52–21–8 , , , - , 82, , April 18, 2006, , 0–4 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 2005–06) , , 52–22–8 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':


Playoffs

, - , 1, , April 22, 2006, , 1–6 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , Canadiens lead 1–0 , , , - , 2, , April 24, 2006, , 5–6 OT , , align="left", Montreal Canadiens , , Canadiens lead 2–0 , , , - , 3, , April 26, 2006, , 2–1 OT , , align="left", @ Montreal Canadiens , , Canadiens lead 2–1 , , , - , 4, , April 28, 2006, , 3–2 , , align="left", @ Montreal Canadiens , , Series tied 2–2 , , , - , 5, , April 30, 2006, , 2–1 , , align="left", Montreal Canadiens , , Hurricanes lead 3–2 , , , - , 6, , May 2, 2006, , 2–1 OT , , align="left", @ Montreal Canadiens , , Hurricanes win 4–2 , , , - , - , 1 , , May 6, 2006 , , 6–0 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
, , Hurricanes lead 1–0 , , , - , 2 , , May 8, 2006 , , 3–2 OT , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Hurricanes lead 2–0 , , , - , 3 , , May 10, 2006 , , 3–2 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Hurricanes lead 3–0 , , , - , 4 , , May 13, 2006 , , 1–5 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Hurricanes lead 3–1 , , , - , 5 , , May 14, 2006 , , 4–1 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Hurricanes win 4–1 , , , - , - , 1 , , May 20, 2006 , , 2–3 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
, , Sabres lead 1–0 , , , - , 2 , , May 22, 2006 , , 4–3 , , align="left", Buffalo Sabres , , Series tied 1–1 , , , - , 3 , , May 24, 2006 , , 3–4 , , align="left", @ Buffalo Sabres , , Sabres lead 2–1 , , , - , 4 , , May 26, 2006 , , 4–0 , , align="left", @ Buffalo Sabres , , Series tied 2–2 , , , - , 5 , , May 28, 2006 , , 4–3 OT , , align="left", Buffalo Sabres , , Hurricanes lead 3–2 , , , - , 6 , , May 30, 2006 , , 1–2 OT , , align="left", @ Buffalo Sabres , , Series tied 3–3 , , , - , 7 , , June 1, 2006 , , 4–2 , , align="left", Buffalo Sabres , , Hurricanes win 4–3 , , , - , - , 1 , , June 5, 2006 , , 5–4 , , align="left",
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , Hurricanes lead 1–0 , , , - , 2 , , June 7, 2006 , , 5–0 , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers , , Hurricanes lead 2–0 , , , - , 3 , , June 10, 2006 , , 1–2 , , align="left", @ Edmonton Oilers , , Hurricanes lead 2–1 , , , - , 4 , , June 12, 2006 , , 2–1 , , align="left", @ Edmonton Oilers , , Hurricanes lead 3–1 , , , - , 5 , , June 14, 2006 , , 3–4 OT , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers , , Hurricanes lead 3–2 , , , - , 6 , , June 17, 2006 , , 0–4 , , align="left", @ Edmonton Oilers , , Series tied 3–3 , , , - , 7 , , June 19, 2006 , , 3–1 , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers , , Hurricanes win 4–3 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':


Player statistics


Scoring

* ''Position abbreviations: C =
Center Center or centre may refer to: Mathematics *Center (geometry), the middle of an object * Center (algebra), used in various contexts ** Center (group theory) ** Center (ring theory) * Graph center, the set of all vertices of minimum eccentrici ...
; D =
Defense Defense or defence may refer to: Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups * Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare * Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks * Defense industr ...
; G =
Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as goalie or netminder) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their own team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays ...
; LW =
Left wing Left-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that support and seek to achieve social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy either as a whole or of certain social hierarchies. Left-wing politic ...
; RW =
Right wing Right-wing politics is the range of Ideology#Political ideologies, political ideologies that view certain social orders and Social stratification, hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position b ...
''
* '' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Hurricanes only.'' * '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Hurricanes only.''


Goaltending


Awards and honors


Awards


Milestones


Transactions

The Hurricanes were involved in the following transactions from February 17, 2005, the day after the
2004–05 NHL season The 2004–05 NHL season would have been the National Hockey League's 88th season of play. The entire 1,230-game schedule, that was set to begin in October, was officially canceled on February 16, 2005, due to an unresolved lockout that began ...
was officially cancelled, through June 19, 2006, the day of the deciding game of the
2006 Stanley Cup Finals The 2006 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2005–06 season, and the culmination of the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs. The first Stanley Cup Finals since 2004 after a lockout canceled the entirety ...
.


Trades


Players acquired


Players lost


Signings


Draft picks

Carolina's draft picks at the
2005 NHL entry draft The 2005 NHL entry draft was the 43rd entry draft for the National Hockey League. Originally scheduled to be held on June 25, it was postponed to July 30 due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. Special procedures were required to determine the order ...
held at the
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in
Ottawa Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern Ontario, southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the cor ...
,
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
.


Notes


References

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes season Carolina Stanley Cup championship seasons Eastern Conference (NHL) championship seasons Carolina Hurricanes seasons
Carolina Hurricanes seasons The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team is a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL. This list documents the records and playoff results for all 27 ...
Hurr Hurr 2000s in Raleigh, North Carolina