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Hurricanes’ 7-Game Winning Streak Snapped in 3-2 Loss to Flames

As they say, all good things must come to an end. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, their seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday night (Oct. 18) in a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:55 PM
Hurricanes’ 7-Game Winning Streak Snapped in 3-2 Loss to Flames
Key Things to Know
  • The Calgary Flames defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Sunday, snapping Carolina's seven-game winning streak.
  • Carolina played short-handed without injured regular forwards Mark Jankowski, Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis.
  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal in two games to match his previous season's goal total.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Carolina Hurricanes saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end following a 3-2 defeat against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday night. Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi provided a bright spot for Carolina, scoring his second goal in consecutive games while filling a larger role amid forward absences.

Carolina played without four regular forwards, including Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, Seth Jarvis, and Mark Jankowski, who suffered a lower-body injury. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour criticized the team's sloppy defensive play and struggling penalty kill, noting that Jankowski returned to Raleigh for further medical evaluation.

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