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Lightning Edge Hurricanes 2-1 in Preseason Opener

9/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Carolina Hurricanes fell 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason opener at Lenovo Center; Lightning scored before intermission and added a power-play goal.
Logan Stankoven scored late in the third; Alexander Nikishin logged ice time and added a secondary assist.
Cayden Primeau stopped 18 of 20; Carolina will play September 24 against the Florida Panthers.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded in 1992 to include the Tampa Bay Lightning, reshaping the league's landscape. The Lightning have since won three Stanley Cups by 2020. The Carolina Hurricanes, relocated from Hartford in 1997, won their first Stanley Cup in 2006, marking North Carolina's only major professional sports championship. Their recent preseason match underscores the intense competition within the league.

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Story summary

Carolina Hurricanes fell 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason opener at Lenovo Center; Lightning scored before intermission and added a power-play goal.
Logan Stankoven scored late in the third; Alexander Nikishin logged ice time and added a secondary assist.
Cayden Primeau stopped 18 of 20; Carolina will play September 24 against the Florida Panthers.

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