The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team is a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL. This list documents the records and playoff results for all 22 seasons the Carolina Hurricanes have completed in the NHL since their relocation from Hartford, Connecticut, in 1997. The Hurricanes franchise was founded in 1971 as the New England Whalers, and played seven seasons in the World Hockey Association. The team moved to the National Hockey League in 1979, and changed names to the Hartford Whalers. The franchise played a total of 18 seasons before moving to North Carolina and changing their names to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes are the only major pro sports team located in Raleigh.[1] They are also the only North Carolina–based major professional sports team to ever win a championship.
Carolina played its first season in the Northeast Division before moving to the Southeast Division when the NHL realigned in 1998. The Hurricanes won one Stanley Cup, in 2005–06, and two Prince of Wales Trophy as Eastern Conference champions: 2001–02 and 2005–06. Carolina has finished atop its division six times in its history. The Hurricanes have played in over 1,800 games and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs ten times. The 2021–22 season represented the 25th in North Carolina.
Table key
editColor/symbol | Explanation |
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† | Stanley Cup champions |
‡ | Conference champions |
↑ | Division champions |
Term or abbreviation | Definition |
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Finish | Final position in division or league standings |
GP | Number of games played |
W | Number of wins |
L | Number of losses |
T | Number of ties |
OT | Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) |
Pts | Number of points |
GF | Goals for (goals scored by the Hurricanes) |
GA | Goals against (goals scored by the Hurricanes' opponents) |
— | Does not apply |
Year by year
editSeason | Team | Conference | Division | Regular season[2] | Postseason[3] | |||||||||||||
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Finish | GP | W | L | T[4] | OT[5] | Pts | GF | GA | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Result | ||||
Relocated from Hartford | ||||||||||||||||||
1997–98 | 1997–98 | Eastern | Northeast | 6th | 82 | 33 | 41 | 8 | — | 74 | 200 | 219 | Did not qualify | |||||
1998–99 | 1998–99 | Eastern | Southeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 34 | 30 | 18 | — | 86 | 210 | 202 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Bruins) |
1999–2000 | 1999–2000 | Eastern | Southeast | 3rd | 82 | 37 | 35 | 10 | — | 84 | 217 | 216 | Did not qualify | |||||
2000–01 | 2000–01 | Eastern | Southeast | 2nd | 82 | 38 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 88 | 212 | 225 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 20 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Devils) |
2001–02 | 2001–02 | Eastern‡ | Southeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 91 | 217 | 217 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 47 | 43 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Devils) Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Canadiens) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Maple Leafs) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Red Wings) |
2002–03 | 2002–03 | Eastern | Southeast | 5th | 82 | 22 | 43 | 11 | 6 | 61 | 171 | 240 | Did not qualify | |||||
2003–04 | 2003–04 | Eastern | Southeast | 3rd | 82 | 28 | 34 | 14 | 6 | 76 | 172 | 209 | Did not qualify | |||||
2004–05 | 2004–05 | Eastern | Southeast | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||||||||||||||
2005–06 | 2005–06 | Eastern‡ | Southeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 52 | 22 | — | 8 | 112 | 294 | 260 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 73 | 60 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Canadiens) Won in conference semifinals, 4–1 (Devils) Won in conference finals, 4–3 (Sabres) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Oilers)† |
2006–07 | 2006–07 | Eastern | Southeast | 3rd | 82 | 40 | 34 | — | 8 | 88 | 241 | 253 | Did not qualify | |||||
2007–08 | 2007–08 | Eastern | Southeast | 2nd | 82 | 43 | 33 | — | 6 | 92 | 252 | 249 | Did not qualify | |||||
2008–09 | 2008–09 | Eastern | Southeast | 2nd | 82 | 45 | 30 | — | 7 | 97 | 239 | 226 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 42 | 50 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Devils) Won in conference semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference finals, 0–4 (Penguins) |
2009–10 | 2009–10 | Eastern | Southeast | 3rd | 82 | 35 | 37 | — | 10 | 80 | 230 | 256 | Did not qualify | |||||
2010–11 | 2010–11 | Eastern | Southeast | 3rd | 82 | 40 | 31 | — | 11 | 91 | 236 | 239 | Did not qualify | |||||
2011–12 | 2011–12 | Eastern | Southeast | 5th | 82 | 33 | 33 | — | 16 | 82 | 213 | 243 | Did not qualify | |||||
2012–13 | 2012–13 | Eastern | Southeast | 3rd | 48 | 19 | 25 | — | 4 | 42 | 128 | 160 | Did not qualify | |||||
2013–14 | 2013–14 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 7th | 82 | 36 | 35 | — | 11 | 83 | 201 | 225 | Did not qualify | |||||
2014–15 | 2014–15 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 8th | 82 | 30 | 41 | — | 11 | 71 | 188 | 226 | Did not qualify | |||||
2015–16 | 2015–16 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 6th | 82 | 35 | 31 | — | 16 | 86 | 198 | 226 | Did not qualify | |||||
2016–17 | 2016–17 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 7th | 82 | 36 | 31 | — | 15 | 87 | 215 | 236 | Did not qualify | |||||
2017–18 | 2017–18 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 6th | 82 | 36 | 35 | — | 11 | 83 | 228 | 256 | Did not qualify | |||||
2018–19 | 2018–19 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 4th | 82 | 46 | 29 | — | 7 | 99 | 245 | 223 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 39 | 42 | Won in first round, 4–3 (Capitals) Won in second round, 4–0 (Islanders) Lost in conference finals, 0–4 (Bruins) |
2019–20 | 2019–20 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 4th | 68 | 38 | 25 | — | 5 | 81 | 222 | 193 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 19 | Won in qualifying round, 3–0 (Rangers) Lost in first round, 1–4 (Bruins) |
2020–21 | 2020–21 | — | Central↑ | 1st | 56 | 36 | 12 | — | 8 | 80 | 179 | 136 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 30 | Won in first round, 4–2 (Predators) Lost in second round, 1–4 (Lightning) |
2021–22 | 2021–22 | Eastern | Metropolitan↑ | 1st | 82 | 54 | 20 | — | 8 | 116 | 278 | 202 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 40 | Won in first round, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in second round, 3–4 (Rangers) |
2022–23 | 2022–23 | Eastern | Metropolitan↑ | 1st | 82 | 52 | 21 | — | 9 | 113 | 266 | 213 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 46 | 38 | Won in first round, 4–2 (Islanders) Won in second round, 4–1 (Devils) Lost in conference finals, 0–4 (Panthers) |
2023–24 | 2023–24 | Eastern | Metropolitan | 2nd | 82 | 52 | 23 | — | 7 | 111 | 279 | 216 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 32 | Won in first round, 4–1 (Islanders) Lost in second round, 2–4 (Rangers) |
Totals[6] | 2,058 | 985 | 789 | 86 | 198 | 2,254 | 5,773 | 5,771 | 152 | 79 | 73 | 393 | 392 | 11 playoff appearances |
Notes
edit- ^ "Professional Sports". Things To Do. Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-03-19. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
- ^ Code explanation; GP—Games Played, W—Wins, L—Losses, T—Tied games, OT—Overtime/Shootout losses, GF—Goals For, GA—Goals Against, Pts—Points
- ^ The result of the playoff series shows the Hurricanes' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by opposite team in parentheses.
- ^ Beginning in 2005, ties were eliminated
- ^ Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
- ^ Totals as of the completion of the 2023–24 season
See also
editReferences
edit- "Carolina Hurricanes season statistics and records". The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
- "Carolina Hurricanes Franchise Timeline". Carolina Hurricanes - NHL. Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
- 2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes Media Guide. Carolina Hurricanes. 2007.