Photos: Carolina Hurricanes workout as they await Buffalo or Montreal
By Robert Willett
Raleigh
The Carolina Hurricanes await their next opponent, either Buffalo or Montreal, for the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Hurricanes practiced on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The team has had nearly a week off after clinching their second round Stanley Cup series against Philadelphia.
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) work out during their practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) deflects a scoring attempt by center Jordan Staal (11) during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), is surrounded by empty seats during the team’s practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) skates with his teammates during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (28) talks with goalie Frederik Andersen during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) talks with left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27), during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Defenseman Jacoob Slavin (74), stretches during the Carolina Hurricanes’ practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) tends the net during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour works with his team during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jacoob Slavin (74) fires a shot on goal from center ice, during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (44) during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with defenseman K’Andre Miller (19) during practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) removes his skates in the locker room following practice on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
