Carolina Hurricanes 3 Stars of April

Published: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:05 pm

Hurricanes' Stars Shine in April: Svechnikov & Aho Lead the Charge

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading into Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, ready to face the Washington Capitals. But before the playoffs, the Canes had a mixed bag of results in April, going 2-6-1 in their final nine regular-season games, finishing with a 47-30-5 record (99 points). Despite resting some key players, a few Hurricanes stood out, earning their place as April's top performers.

Leading the charge is **Sebastian Aho**, who arguably could have taken the top spot. Aho finished the regular season strong with five points in seven games. He then exploded in Round 1 against the New Jersey Devils, racking up three goals and eight points, leading the team in assists (five), points (eight), and power-play and game-winning goals (three). His clutch performance in Game 5, scoring both the tying and winning goals, secured the series victory.

Coming in at number three is **Andrei Svechnikov**. While his regular season stats were modest (one goal and three points in seven games), he came alive in the playoffs. Svechnikov scored five goals and six points in the five-game series against the Devils, with his breakout performance in Game 4, where he scored the Hurricanes' second-ever postseason hat trick. His penalty-free play in Round 1 was also a key factor.

The Hurricanes are hoping these performances will carry over into the next round against the Capitals.

BNN's Perspective: The Hurricanes' performance in April highlights the importance of peaking at the right time. While the regular season record wasn't stellar, the team's ability to elevate their game in the playoffs, particularly with players like Aho and Svechnikov stepping up, is encouraging. It's a testament to the team's depth and ability to adapt. The Capitals will be a tough opponent, but the Hurricanes have shown they have the potential to go far.

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