North Raleigh Today

The Carolina Hurricanes have returned to Raleigh, North Carolina, ahead of Game 6 in their playoff series. After securing back-to-back wins, the team aims to continue their postseason journey. Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour emphasized that each game is a fresh start, saying, "In the playoffs, every game starts fresh... You have to start over."

Despite setbacks earlier in the series, including struggles on special teams and overtime losses in Games 2 and 3, the Hurricanes have maintained belief in their ability to succeed. "I just felt like it was business as usual... We understood the situation," Brind'Amour noted about his team's mindset.

Adjustments have been made to improve performance, particularly on the power play. Jake Guentzel has moved from the first unit to the second group, while Brent Burns and Brady Skjei have swapped roles. Brind'Amour discussed balancing changes with sticking to successful strategies: "How much do you juggle it all around?... You've got to rely on that."

As they prepare for Game 6 against a motivated New York Rangers team led by Head Coach Peter Laviolette, who acknowledged his team's recent lackluster performance but highlighted their resilience. The Hurricanes will leverage home advantage at PNC Arena with support from fans.

Jordan Martinook expressed optimism after a recent win: "We're fighting for our lives every game... We're just pumped for each other." The focus remains on being the best version of themselves as they aim for another victory.