After a 3-0 shutout win, the Carolina Hurricanes have the opportunity to take six of eight points in a four-game set against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mike and Michael break down the series so far, which began with two tough-luck extra time losses in Raleigh. Plus, we take your voicemails and answer your questions.

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• Canes Spend Day Off in Columbus at Topgolf
• Recap: Nedeljkovic, Canes Blank Blue Jackets
• Canes Keep It Loose After Weird Shootout Loss
• Recap: Canes Grab a Point in Tough Loss to Columbus
• Tweetmail: Should the Canes Make a Move at the Deadline?
• Recap: Canes Get a Point in First of Four Against Columbus

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We're excited about the NHL's return to ESPN's family of networks in 2021-22, and Linda Cohn is, too. Cohn, SportsCenter anchor and host of "In the Crease" on ESPN+, explains why this is a win for all, reminisces about classic "This is SportsCenter" commercials and reflects on the growth of women's hockey. Cohn also offers her impressions of this season and stumps for the Canes as Stanley Cup contenders. Then, Mike and Michael break things down at the halfway mark of the regular season.

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• Recap: Canes' Winning Streak Ends in Detroit
• Notebook: Confident Canes Just Keep Winning
• Recap: Canes Top Red Wings to Win Eighth Straight Game
• Tweetmail: How Will the Canes Handle the Goalie Rotation?
• Seth Jarvis Impresses in AHL Stint
• Recap: Quick Strikes, Power Play Push Canes Past Predators

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Mike Whiting is an ambassador for the Carolina Hurricanes. "Big Mike" discusses his introduction to hockey, how he quickly fell in love with the sport and his path to becoming an integral part of the fan experience at Canes homes games. Whiting also recounts being pulled over for laughing while driving and describes how he aims to spread his infectious, positive attitude.

Amplifying Black Voices is a CanesCast podcast series that elevates stories from the Black community in and around hockey in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The Carolina Hurricanes are proud to celebrate Black hockey history and highlight our year-round efforts to strengthen our relationship with the Black community.

Martin Necas, the NHL's Third Star of the Week, joins the podcast to discuss his productive week, his NHL 94-inspired celebration and the rising level of confidence for him and the team. Mike and Michael then dive into the Canes' winning streak before answering your voicemails and questions.

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• Recap: Staal Leads Canes Past Predators in Overtime
• Necas' Speed and Skill on Display in Big Week
• Martin Necas Named NHL's Third Star of the Week
• Recap: Canes Beat Panthers to Win Fifth Straight Game
• Rest is a Weapon for the Canes
• Brind'Amour Wins 100th Game as Head Coach
• Fans, Storm Surge Return to PNC Arena
• Recap: Canes Ride Three-Goal Third Period Past Red Wings

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Matt Moorefield is an ice technician for the Carolina Hurricanes. Moorefield recounts working at an ice rink as a teenager before diving into the intricacies of making and maintaining an NHL-caliber ice sheet. (It sometimes involves eliminating stains, like red wine spilled from concerts staged above.) Moorefield also talks about being inspired by the Hockey Diversity Alliance and touches on the importance of inclusion and acceptance.

Amplifying Black Voices is a CanesCast podcast series that elevates stories from the Black community in and around hockey in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The Carolina Hurricanes are proud to celebrate Black hockey history and highlight our year-round efforts to strengthen our relationship with the Black community.

With three straight wins to cap a five-game road trip, the Canes are coming home happy. Perhaps no one is happier, though, than Steven Lorentz, who netted his first NHL goal – the game winner, no less – on Tuesday night in Nashville. Lorentz follows up a banner night with a banner appearance on the podcast to discuss his journey to the NHL, the feeling of scoring his first goal and what it means to be a Hurricane.

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• Recap: Canes Stave Off Predators
• Recap: Canes Come Back to Beat Panthers in Overtime
• Mrazek Could Return to Canes' Lineup 'Really Soon'
• Recap: Canes Overcome Panthers in Shootout
• Tweetmail: How Will Game Experience Differ When Fans Return to PNC Arena?
• Recap: Canes Fall to Bolts in Finale of Four-Game Set
• Recap: Canes Shut Out by Vasilevskiy, Lightning

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Nigel Wheeler is the General Counsel for the Carolina Hurricanes. Wheeler recounts his winding career path into the sports industry that began in broadcast journalism, transitioned into a touring band, steered into law and landed in hockey. Wheeler comments on the importance of Black representation, explores how hockey can grow in the Black community and explains the strategic reason behind being a one-car family.

Amplifying Black Voices is a CanesCast podcast series that elevates stories from the Black community in and around hockey in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The Carolina Hurricanes are proud to celebrate Black hockey history and highlight our year-round efforts to strengthen our relationship with the Black community.

One year after that magical night in Toronto, we reconnect with EBUG extraordinaire and Canes legend David Ayres. Ayres updates us on what life has been like in the last year, recounts some favorite memories from the night and the whirlwind that followed and teases a Disney film in the works. Then, Mike and Michael answer your voicemails.

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• Ayres, Canes Reflect on Magical Night One Year Ago
• Recap: Fast Scores Twice in Loss to Lightning
• Recap: Nedeljkovic, Canes Shut Out Lightning
• Recap: Niederreiter Scores Two as Canes Top Blackhawks
• Recap: Canes Fight Back to Earn Point Against Panthers

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Larry Perkins is the Vice President of Guest Relations and an Assistant General Manager for PNC Arena. Perkins chronicles his humble beginnings in rural North Carolina, his journey to New York City with only $1.72 to his name and his path to leadership today. Perkins also explores how he's experienced racism and explains why he wears a suit every day.

Amplifying Black Voices is a CanesCast podcast series that elevates stories from the Black community in and around hockey in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The Carolina Hurricanes are proud to celebrate Black hockey history and highlight our year-round efforts to strengthen our relationship with the Black community.

After making his debut with the Canes, New Guy Cedric Paquette joins the podcast to discuss his long journey to Raleigh, his role with his new team and, of course, his dog, Moka. Mike and Michael break down the last week of action and analyze the moves the team made. Then, we close it out with your voicemails.

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• Recap: Canes Rattle Off Six Straight Goals to Beat Blue Jackets
• Rapid Trade Reactions: Canes Add Grit, Depth to Lineup
• Canes Acquire Paquette and Galchenyuk
• Canes Acquire Korshkov and Warsofsky
• Mrazek Returns for First Skate Since Surgery
• Recap: Canes Top Stars in Shootout
• The Curious Case of the Second Game on the Road
• Recap: Canes Shoot Down Stars

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