2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes season
season of play of professional ice hockey team
The 2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 43rd season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, established in June 1979, and the 24th season since the franchise relocated from the Hartford Whalers to start the 1997–98 NHL season. On April 9, 2022, the Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth after a 5–3 win against the Buffalo Sabres.
In the playoffs, the Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins in the first round in seven games, but they were upset in the Second Round by the New York Rangers, losing in seven games.
Standings
Divisional standings
Conference standings
Schedule and results
Preseason
Regular season
Playoffs
Player statistics
Skaters
Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Hurricanes. Stats reflect time with the Hurricanes only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Hurricanes only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
Transactions
The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season.
Trades
Players acquired
Players lost
Signings
Draft picks
Below are the Carolina Hurricanes' selections at the 2021 NHL entry draft, which were held on July 23 to 24, 2021.
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