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After flying out to a 3-0 advantage, the Canes struggled to hold the lead until late in the third, returning with a big win over the Atlantic-leading Lightning.

As the push for the playoffs begins, the Canes welcome the Lightning for their first action in three weeks, trying to maintain their play from before the pause.

With the run to the postseason in full swing down the back stretch, we're keeping our eyes on a few Canes trying to hit important marks for their careers.

With the games in Milano Cortina finished, it's never too early to begin speculating about who will play at the World Cup of Hockey and the 2030 Winter Games.

While the entire group needs to keep moving in the right direction, a few players need to pick up their pace to secure the division and a spot in the playoffs.

We're less than two weeks away from the final day to make trades, but there is plenty both on and off the ice to get to before next Friday's deadline.

With a trifecta of medals heading to Raleigh of various colors, here are the final thoughts we have about each of the representatives' tournaments in Milan.

For the first time in 46 years, the United States of America stands atop the Olympic mountain, behind an outstanding defensive effort and Hughes' OT winner.

Almost a year to the day after meeting as adversaries at the 4 Nations, teammates become enemies for the right to claim the top prize in Milan.

The Canes' leading scorer breaks the ice in the Bronze Medal Game and draws an important penalty in the third to help the Finns find the podium.