The injury-ravaged Carolina Hurricanes found new sources of offense from two rookie defensemen, and the pair made team history in the process.

Their performance marked the first time in the Hurricanes' team history that two defensemen posted their first points in the same game.

The Carolina Hurricanes have reclaimed goaltender Cayden Primeau after placing him on waivers ahead of the regular season. Just ahead of the Oct. 7 start to the 2025-26 campaign, the Hurricanes placed Primeau on waivers and eventually lost him to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who put in a claim for him.

Flames veteran Nazem Kadri is reportedly linked to the Hurricanes, though his no-trade clause complicates any deal.

A familiar face is returning to the Carolina Hurricanes organization. News emerged on Saturday afternoon that the Hurricanes claimed goalie Cayden Primeau off waivers.

RALEIGH, N.C. – A third-period comeback attempt by the Buffalo Sabres fell short in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday.

Despite an ejection for a head contact hit, Tyler Pitlick faces no further NHL discipline. Chatfield remains injured, with an update pending.

Key forwards and a defenseman rejoin Hurricanes practice. Get the latest on who's back and their potential impact before Saturday's game.