Carolina Hurricanes top NHL standings ahead of Helsinki Global Series
The gist
The Carolina Hurricanes sit 13-3-2 and first in the NHL as of Nov. 7, 2026.
They play one more home game before facing Seattle in Helsinki.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026The Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at United Center.
- Oct 29, 2026Carolina beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2, moving to 11-2-2 with 24 points, first in the Metropolitan Division.
- Nov 1, 2026The Hurricanes hosted the Winnipeg Jets at Lenovo Center for Kids Day, going for a fourth straight win.
Key terms
- NHL Global Series
- NHL-branded games played outside the United States and Canada as part of international play.
- Metropolitan Division
- One of the two divisions of the NHL's Eastern Conference, formed in 2013.
Source: Wikipedia