The 2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 43rd season for 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 ...

(NHL) franchise, established in June 1979, and the 24th season since the franchise relocated from the

Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...

to start the

1997–98 NHL season The 1997–98 NHL season was the 81st regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL). For the first time, there was a break in the regular season to allow NHL players join their respective national hockey teams competing at the Winter Olympi ...

. On April 9, 2022, the Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth after a 5–3 win against 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 the playoffs, the Hurricanes defeated the

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 ...

in the first round in seven games, but they were upset in the Second Round by the

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 ...

, losing in seven games.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

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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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Andersen Andersen () is a Danish- Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Anders" (itself derived from the Greek name " Ανδρέας/Andreas", cf. English Andrew). It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.2% of the populati ...

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PNC Arena Lenovo Center (originally Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena and formerly RBC Center and PNC Arena) is an list of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The arena seats 18,700 for ice hockey and 19,500 ...

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Amalie Arena Amalie Arena (officially stylized as AMALIE Arena) is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. It is mainly used as the home for the Tamp ...

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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 ...

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Bridgestone Arena Bridgestone Arena (originally Nashville Arena, and formerly Gaylord Entertainment Center and Sommet Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predat ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Bell Centre Bell Centre (French: ''Centre Bell)'', formerly known as Molson Centre, is a multi-purpose arena located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Opened on March 16, 1996, it is the home arena of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL), ...

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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 ...

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Nationwide Arena Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio, United States. Since completion in 2000, the arena has served as the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is one of two faci ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

, , 6–3 , , , , Raanta , , PNC Arena , , 16,434 , , 7–0–0 , , 14 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 8 , , October 31 , ,

Arizona 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 ...

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United Center The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side, Chicago, Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) ...

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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 ...

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FLA Live Arena Amerant Bank Arena (previously known as the National Car Rental Center, Office Depot Center, BankAtlantic Center, BB&T Center, and FLA Live Arena) is an list of indoor arenas, indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, United States. It is the home venu ...

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, , 19,092 , , 10–1–0 , , 20 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 12 , , November 12 , ,

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 ...

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, , 18,680 , , 10–2–0 , , 20 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 13 , , November 13 , ,

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 ...

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Lyon Lyon (Franco-Provençal: ''Liyon'') is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, southeast of Paris, north of Marseille, southwest of Geneva, Switzerland, north ...

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Vegas Golden Knights The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Golden Knights compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division ...

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T-Mobile Arena T-Mobile Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. Opened on April 6, 2016, it is the home arena of the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). A joint venture between MGM Resorts International ...

, , 17,737 , , 12–2–0 , , 24 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 15 , , November 18 , , @

Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confere ...

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Honda Center Honda Center (formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim) is an indoor arena located in Anaheim, California. The arena is home to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Originally named the Anaheim Arena during construction, it w ...

, , 12,379 , , 13–2–0 , , 26 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 16 , , November 20 , , @

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. ...

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Staples Center Crypto.com Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along F ...

, , 15,744 , , 14–2–0 , , 28 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 17 , , November 22 , , @

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 ...

, , 1–2 , , OT , , Raanta , , SAP Center , , 10,970 , , 14–2–1 , , 29 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 18 , , November 24 , , @

Seattle Kraken The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey team based in Seattle. The Kraken compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The t ...

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Climate Pledge Arena Climate Pledge Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located north of downtown Seattle in the entertainment complex known as the Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, for which it was ...

, , 17,151 , , 14–3–1 , , 29 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 19 , , November 26 , , @

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Wells Fargo Center Wells Fargo Center may refer to: * Wells Fargo Center (Los Angeles), California * Wells Fargo Center (Sacramento), California * Wells Fargo Center (San Francisco), California * Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, California * Wells Fargo C ...

, , 18,959 , , 15–3–1 , , 31 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 20 , , November 28 , ,

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 ...

, , 2–4 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 18,815 , , 15–4–1 , , 31 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 21 , , November 30 , , @

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 ...

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American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center (AAC) is a multi-purpose List of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in the Victory Park, Dallas, Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Stars of the National ...

, , 17,345 , , 15–5–1 , , 31 , , , - , - style="background:#fcc;" , 22 , , December 2 , ,

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 ...

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, , 14,915 , , 15–6–1 , , 31 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 23 , , December 4 , ,

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Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets 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 te ...

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Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...

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Scotiabank Saddledome Scotiabank Saddledome is a multi-use indoor arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located in Stampede Park in the southeast end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames ...

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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 ...

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Rogers Place Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a ice hockey, hockey venue and 20,73 ...

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Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...

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Rogers Arena Rogers Arena, (formerly General Motors Place), is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, arena at 800 Griffiths Way in the Downtown Vancouver, downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1995, the arena was known as General ...

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Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever ...

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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 ...

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, , 5–1 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 16,238 , , 21–7–1 , , 43 , , , - style="background:#ccc;" , — , , December 19 , ,

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, , colspan="8", Postponed due to COVID-19. Moved to February 10. , - style="background:#ccc;" , — , , December 23 , , @ Ottawa Senators , , colspan="8", Postponed due to COVID-19. Moved to February 8. , - style="background:#ccc;" , — , , December 27 , ,

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, , 0–6 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 15,979 , , 24–8–2 , , 50 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 35 , , January 15 , ,

, , 4–1 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 17,435 , , 25–8–2 , , 52 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 36 , , January 18 , , @

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TD Garden TD Garden (named the FleetCenter from opening until 2005 and TD Banknorth Garden until 2009) is a multi-purpose arena in Boston. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening i ...

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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 ...

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Prudential Center Prudential Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in the central business district of Newark, New Jersey, United States. Opened in 2007, it is the home of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), the New York Sirens of the Pro ...

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Canadian Tire Centre Canadian Tire Centre () is a multi-purpose arena in the suburb of Kanata in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It opened in January 1996 as the Palladium and was also known as Corel Centre () from 1996 to 2006 and Scotiabank Place () from 2006 to 2013. ...

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, , 2–1 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 15,975 , , 31–9–2 , , 64 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 43 , , February 7 , , @

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Scotiabank Arena Scotiabank Arena (SBA), formerly known as Air Canada Centre (ACC), is a multi-purposed arena located on Bay Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the home of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and t ...

, , 500 , , 31–9–3 , , 65 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 44 , , February 8 , , @

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, , 500 , , 31–10–3 , , 65 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 45 , , February 10 , , @

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, , 17,850 , , 32–10–3 , , 67 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 46 , , February 12 , , @

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Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000 and often called "The X" by fans, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 17,954, the arena ...

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, , 16,986 , , 32–11–4 , , 68 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 48 , , February 18 , ,

, , 5–3 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 18,911 , , 33–11–4 , , 70 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 49 , , February 20 , , @

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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PPG Paints Arena PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). It previously was the home of the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football Leagu ...

, , 18,429 , , 34–11–4 , , 72 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 50 , , February 21 , , @

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, , 14,591 , , 35–11–4 , , 74 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 51 , , February 25 , ,

, , 4–0 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 17,112 , , 36–11–4 , , 76 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 52 , , February 27 , ,

, , 2–1 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 18,801 , , 37–11–4 , , 78 , , , - , - style="background:#ffc;" , 53 , , March 1 , , @

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Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Midtown Detroit. Opening on September 5, 2017, the arena, which cost $862.9 million to construct, replaced Joe Louis Arena and The Palace of Auburn Hills as the home of the Detroit Red Wings of t ...

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Capital One Arena Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Chinatown section of the larger Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro. The arena was opened o ...

, , 18,573 , , 37–12–5 , , 79 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 55 , , March 4 , ,

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, , 19,023 , , 38–12–5 , , 81 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 56 , , March 6 , ,

, , 3–2 , , , , Raanta , , PNC Arena , , 18,156 , , 39–12–5 , , 83 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 57 , , March 10 , ,

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...

, , 2–0 , , , , Raanta , , PNC Arena , , 18,056 , , 40–12–5 , , 85 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 58 , , March 12 , ,

, , 3–1 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 18,680 , , 41–12–5 , , 87 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 59 , , March 13 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , , , , Raanta , ,

, , 17,866 , , 41–13–5 , , 87 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 60 , , March 17 , , @

, , 2–3 , , , , Andersen , , Scotiabank Arena , , 18,134 , , 41–14–5 , , 87 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 61 , , March 18 , , Washington Capitals , , 3–4 , , SO , , Raanta , , PNC Arena , , 18,680 , , 41–14–6 , , 88 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 62 , , March 20 , ,

, , 0–2 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 18,680 , , 41–15–6 , , 88 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 63 , , March 22 , ,

, , 3–2 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 16,783 , , 42–15–6 , , 90 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 64 , , March 24 , ,

, , 3–4 , , SO , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 16,421 , , 42–15–7 , , 91 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 65 , , March 26 , , @

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Enterprise Center The Enterprise Center is an 18,096-seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its primary tenant is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, but it is also used for other functions, such as NCAA basketball, N ...

, , 18,096 , , 43–15–7 , , 93 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 66 , , March 28 , , @ Washington Capitals , , 6–1 , , , , Andersen , , Capital One Arena , , 18,573 , , 44–15–7 , , 95 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 67 , , March 29 , , @ Tampa Bay Lightning , , 3–4 , , OT , , Raanta , ,

, , 19,092 , , 44–15–8 , , 96 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 68 , , March 31 , ,

, , 4–0 , , , , Andersen , , PNC Arena , , 15,289 , , 45–15–8 , , 98 , , , - , - style="background:#fcc;" , 69 , , April 2 , ,

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, , 16,375 , , 45–16–8 , , 98 , , , - style="background:#fcc;" , 70 , , April 5 , , @

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KeyBank Center KeyBank Center is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally known as Marine Midland Arena, the venue has since been named HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. Home to the Buffalo Sabres of the Nation ...

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Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...

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Gila River Arena Desert Diamond Arena (originally Glendale Arena and formerly Jobing.com Arena and Gila River Arena) is an indoor entertainment arena located in Glendale, Arizona, which anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion Westgate Entertainment District. Located ...

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2021–22 schedule

Playoffs

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

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^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Hurricanes only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season.

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Carolina Hurricanes' selections at the 2021 NHL entry draft, which were held on July 23 to 24, 2021. It was held virtually via

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References

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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 ...

Carolina Hurricanes seasons

2020s in Raleigh, North Carolina