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Slavin Returns as Hurricanes Beat Kraken 3-2, End 10-Game Seattle Point Streak

His activation followed a roster move sending rookie Joel Nystrom to the AHL.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and goaltender Brandon Bussi reach for the puck (James Guillory-Imagn Images)
Dec 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Dec 17, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Carolina activated Jaccob Slavin off injured reserve after a 10-game absence with an upper-body injury and dressed him against Seattle.
  • Slavin figured in the go-ahead sequence with 6:10 left and reached his 300th NHL point in the 3-2 win.
  • The Hurricanes reassigned defenseman Joel Nystrom to AHL Chicago on Friday to open the roster spot for Slavin’s return.
  • The victory extended Carolina’s winning streak to four games and snapped the Kraken’s 10-game point run (8-0-2); the Hurricanes are 28-14-3 and lead the Metropolitan and Eastern Conference.
  • Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi made 10 saves on 12 shots to improve to 16-2-1 as Seattle managed a season-low shot total.