Here is a look at the key storylines this week for the Carolina Hurricanes, along with their upcoming schedule for the week of March 8 to March 15, 2026.
A Quiet Trade Deadline with One Gritty Addition
General Manager Eric Tulsky and the Hurricanes were noticeably quiet at the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. Trusting their deep roster—which currently sits atop the Eastern Conference at 40-17-6—the front office opted against paying high asking prices for big-name rentals.
They did make one minor move, acquiring veteran enforcer Nicolas Deslauriers from the Philadelphia Flyers for a seventh-round pick to add some toughness and a physical presence for the playoff push.
Gostisbehere’s Nagging Injury
Star offensive defenseman and power-play quarterback Shayne Gostisbehere left Friday’s 6-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers with a lower-body injury. He has already missed time this season with similar issues, forcing him to sit out Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has indicated he hopes the injury won’t keep him out long, but the defense is leaning heavily on Jalen Chatfield, Jaccob Slavin, and Mike Reilly in the interim.
Ending the Road Trip on a Sour Note
The Hurricanes just wrapped up a four-game Western Canada road trip. Despite looking dominant in Edmonton on Friday, they fell 5-4 to a struggling Calgary team on Saturday night, ending their winning streak. Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho had strong offensive nights, but the team will be looking to tighten up defensively.
Hurricanes Upcoming Schedule
After a long trip out West, the Hurricanes get a much-needed break to rest and recover before returning to the Lenovo Center. They face a brief two-game homestand against Metropolitan and Central Division opponents (Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues). Given their dominance this season, Carolina will be heavily favored in both home matchups. Following the homestand, they will travel down to Florida for a tough matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which could carry heavy playoff-seeding implications.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Tuesday, March 10 | vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Lenovo Center (Raleigh, NC) | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 12 | vs. St. Louis Blues | Lenovo Center (Raleigh, NC) | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 14 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | Benchmark International Arena (Tampa, FL) | 7:00 PM |
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