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Canes stay alive, Duke softball keeps rolling and an NHL mascot vote in the sports moments of the week

The Hurricanes used a huge third period surge to take Game 5 on Monday. Can they make history? Plus, unpredictability in the NBA, college football (video game) talk and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Canes stay alive, Duke softball keeps rolling and an NHL mascot vote in the sports moments of the week

Canes looking for redemption in Game 2 against Rangers Tuesday night

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to redeem themselves after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 2 is 7 p.m. Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour says early Rangers power plays made the difference

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour speaks to the media after the team's 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers in Game 1.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

By VIN A. CHERWOO, AP Sports Writer

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

Canes fans celebrate win over Islanders for 3-0 series lead

The Canes are one win away from moving to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They're now up three games to none in their series with the New York Islanders, after a 3 to 2 win Thursday night.

Adam Gold reflects on Carolina Hurricanes season, looks ahead to best moves for the offseason

99.9 The Fan's Adam Gold reflects on the Carolina Hurricanes journey to the Eastern Conference Final, how the season came to an end, and what the Canes need to get through the East and make it back to the Stanley Cup Final.

Gold: Canes need production from their best players if they want to win in Florida

99.9 The Fan's Adam Gold looks ahead to the Canes' games in Florida in the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Brind'Amour: 'You don't just change... just to change things'

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour says the team is getting opportunities to score, they just need to finish them. The Hurricanes play the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the series on Monday at 8 p.m.

Martinook: 'It's a loss, doesn't matter'

Jordan Martinook speaks with the media after the Carolina Hurricanes lose to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back overtime games on Saturday. He says even though the games were tight, the final result is what counts. The Canes trail the series 2-0 with Game 3 in Florida on Monday.

Staal: 'It's never going to be easy'

Jordan Staal speaks to the media after the Carolina Hurricanes lose back-to-back overtime games against the Florida Panthers. The Canes trail the Panthers 2-0 in the series with Game 3 on Monday in Florida.

Slavin: 'It's tight out there and the little things matter'

Jaccob Slavin speaks to the media after the Carolina Hurricanes lose back-to-back overtime games against the Florida Panthers. The Canes trail the Panthers 2-0 with Game 3 in Florida on Monday.

Jarvis: "Going that long and not getting the win stings"

Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis speaks after losing to the Florida Panthers 3-2 in 4OT in game one of the Eastern Conference Final.

Staal: "We'll have to regroup and go get them in game two"

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal talks about turning the page on a 3-2 game one loss in quadruple overtime in game one of the Eastern Conference Final.

Necas: "At this point in the playoffs I feel like every game is going to be kind of tight"

Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas speaks on the effort of both goalies after the 3-2 quadruple overtime loss to the Florida Panthers.

Stanley Cup comes to WRAL News Wednesday

The prized Stanley Cup will be making a visit to the WRAL News studio Wednesday morning.

WRAL Triangle and Two: Bryce Young vs. Andy Dalton: Which QB will start for the Panthers?

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer's comments to Pro Football Talk saying there is "no timeline" for their young quarterbacks and that Andy Dalton is "[their] guy for now." Bergin and Fernandez discussed whether the Panthers would be better suited to start Dalton or rookie quarterback Bryce Young. The guys also share the most important moves the Panthers made this offseason other than drafting Young. Bergin shares his thoughts on the Panthers picking up Derrick Brown's fifth-year option. Fernandez likes the signing of safety Vonn Bell. Last, the guys talk about the Carolina Hurricanes' Game 3 loss to the New Jersey Devils and whether it's time to panic.

Rod Brind'Amour: "We need everyone to play well if we're going to win"

Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour talks to the media after Carolina falls to the Islanders in Game 5 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brind'Amour says the team played well, just had a few bounces not go their way. The Canes lead the series 3-2.

Adam Gold weighs in on the Canes chances for the Stanley Cup

While the Hurricanes couldn't close out the series tonight against the Islanders, 99.9 TheFan's Adam Gold believes the Canes still have a chance to lift Lord Stanley when it's all said and done.

Rod Brind'Amour: "We've done it all year, we've found ways"

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour speaks with the media prior to departing for New York. The Hurricanes play the Islanders on Friday in game three of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud: Panthers are on the clock

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss make a case for Bryce Young or CJ Stroud at No. 1 for the Panthers. As odds continue to shift, it's looking like Young will be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Is it the right move? One of our hosts thinks so! Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes start the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a series against the New York Islanders. Will it be a long run for the Canes? Or will they go home early? And finally, the window to enter the transfer portal is nearly halfway over, what have UNC, NC State and Duke done so far and what do they still need?