Hurricanes' Young Stars Fuel Playoff Push

0:00NHL stories making news on March 12th. The Carolina Hurricanes are cruising toward their eighth straight playoff spot with just 18 games left in the 2025-20. 26 regular season. Their young stars Jackson Blake, Alexander Nikeshan and Logan Stankouven have stepped up big time helping fuel one of the best teams in the national Hockey League. Jackson Blake is having a breakout sophomore year after a solid rookie season. In 64 games, he's already hit 19 goals, 21 assists and 40 points, smashing his previous totals. He's on pace for 25 goals in 50 points, proving he belongs in a top 6 role with heavy ice time. Alexander Nikeshan, the rookie defenseman from Russia, has adapted quickly to his first full national Hockey League season. In 63 games, he has 9 goals in 25 points while sitting plus 13. That goal totals sets a franchise record for a Hurricanes rookie blueliner. Logan Stankouven has thrived as the second line center, a new position for him this year.

1:04Through 64 games, he's posted 12 goals and 29 points, on track to top his career highs from last season. He just signed an eight-year extension that starts next year, locking him in long term. These three are only getting started, building a bright future alongside vets like Sebastian Aho and Jacob Slaven. Their upward trends show the Hurricanes are set for years of contention. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com