With the NHL's Olympic break on the horizon, here is one trade the Carolina Hurricanes must consider making.

The Hurricanes faced a two-goal deficit in the final two minutes of regulation, but scored three times for a 5-4 victory.

Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes put together one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history on Thursday night. With three late goals, the Hurricanes became the first team in more than 30 years and third overall to rally from two goals down in the final two minutes to win in regulation,

The Hurricanes would apparently consider trading young Russian defenseman Alexander Nikishin for a star player

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5) bring their Metropolitan Division-leading record into Capital One Arena tonight to face the Washington Capitals (26-22-7) with 5 p.m.

Jordan Staal’s goal with 29.4 seconds left gave the Carolina Hurricanes three goals in the final two minutes for a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth.

As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, the fantasy hockey staff identifies relevant players from the Carolina Hurricanes. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

After Andrei Svechnikov led the Hurricanes to a historic comeback win against the Mammoth, Rod Brind'Amour hopes he can continue that impact.