CLINCHED! The Carolina Hurricanes Punched Their Ticket for an 8th Straight Playoff Appearance

Locked On Hurricanes - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Hurricanes · Apr 3, 2026 · 31m

The Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 to go 48-21-6 on the season. In doing so, they clinched their eighth straight playoff appearance in the Rod Brind'Amour era. What stood out in the game? What's next for the Hurricanes as their ticket is now punched for the postseason? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the Hurricanes' win on Thursday. What stood out in the win, and what does it mean now after clinching another playoff appearance? The Hurricanes under Brind'amour have done a lot to get in…