Hurricanes Defeat Predators 4-1, Extend Winning Streak to 5 Games – The Hockey Writers – Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes (22-9-2) are the best team in the Eastern Conference, and they’ve shown their might in the month of December, winning six of eight games, including a five-game winning streak. They continued that momentum on the road against the Nashville Predators (13-16-4), winning 4-1. They bombarded Predators goaltender Juuse Saros with 37 shots,…

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Minnesota Wild Still a Tier Below Other West Contenders, Even After Adding Hughes – The Hockey Writers – Minnesota Wild

It’s been a crazy few days in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry, the Buffalo Sabres fired Kevyn Adams and named Jarmo Kekalainen their new general manager, and the Minnesota Wild acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. While Jarry and Adams are notable shakeups, the Wild’s acquisition of Hughes sent…

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