Carolina Hurricanes Playoff History

Overview

The Carolina Hurricanes have played a total of 44 seasons. Their first season was in 1980, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Carolina Hurricanes gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1980 and 1997, the team was known as the Hartford Whalers.
In 1998, the team moved to Raleigh and changed their name to the Carolina Hurricanes.

What division do the Carolina Hurricanes play in?

The Carolina Hurricanes currently play in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a Hurricanes season?

The best start to a Hurricanes season was the 2021-22 Carolina Hurricanes, who started the season 9-0. The second best start to a season was the 2019-20 Carolina Hurricanes, who started the season going 5-0. The third best start to a season was the 1995-96 Hartford Whalers, who started the season with 4 wins.

What was the worst start to a Hurricanes season?

The worst start to a Hurricanes season was the 2014-15 Carolina Hurricanes, who started the season at 0-8. The second worst start to a season was the 1987-88 Hartford Whalers, who started the season with 5 losses. The third worst starts to a Hurricanes season was the 2006-07 Carolina Hurricanes and the 1992-93 Hartford Whalers, who both started the season at 0-4.

When was the last time the Hurricanes were in the playoffs?

The Carolina Hurricanes last made the playoffs in 2024, when they lost the Conference Semi-Finals. They've been in the playoffs a total of 19 times in their 44 seasons.

When was the last time the Hurricanes missed the playoffs?

The Carolina Hurricanes last missed the playoffs in 2018.

When was the last time the Hurricanes won a playoff series?

In 2024, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders in the First Round.

When was the last time the Hurricanes lost a playoff series?

In 2024, the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the New York Rangers in the Conference Semi-Finals.

What years did the Hurricanes make the Stanley Cup Finals?

The Carolina Hurricanes have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals 2 times, in 2002 and 2006.

How many Stanley Cups have the Hurricanes won?

The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup Finals once, in 2006.