Hurricanes remain a dominant force in their division despite a persistent stumbling block: the league’s worst defensive team. While the team continues to excel in key areas, their struggles on the ice against opponents’ offenses have kept them from reaching their full potential. Analysts suggest that addressing these defensive flaws could be the deciding factor in their quest for sustained success. The focus now shifts to whether leadership can turn defensive inconsistencies into a strength before the season’s challenges mount.

Hurricanes riding high but not looking past league-worst Flames  THE BIG 1050