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He’s been the talk of the Stanley Cup Playoffs – Logan Stankoven is off to a great start as his Carolina Hurricanes await a round two opponent.
The Kamloops native became the first Hurricanes player to score in the first four playoff games in franchise history, and it appears he’s just getting started. Speaking to Radio NL’s Jon Keen on a team issued off-day Monday, the 23 year-old feels he’s in a good spot.
“Yeah it’s definitely been awesome to contribute,” an excited Stankoven said from his condo in Raleigh.
“It’s nice to see the puck go in the net, considering all the chances I had earlier in the season and it wasn’t bouncing the right way for me.”
Stankoven and the Hurricanes are awaiting either Pittsburgh or Philadelphia next. After Monday’s result, Pittsburgh had clawed back being down 3-2 in the series after falling down 3-0 to their Pennsylvania rivals. Game six of the series was slated for Philadelphia Wednesday night.
Carolina is coming off a series sweep over the Ottawa Senators in a hard fought four game series. The 4th game in Ottawa Saturday was an emotional affair filled with dirty hits and plays from both sides.
“That’s probably the craziest game I’ve been a part of,” said a reflecting Stankoven.
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“Honestly after the game you’re more exhausted mentally than physically just because of how much passion there was and how competitive – it was pretty physical out there.”
Stankoven’s point streak has now stretched to 12 games going back to the regular season. The Sportsnet broadcast has been glowing over his play in the post-season. He’s been hearing about some of the talk.
“My dad told me they did a feature before game four – a picture of way back of my dad and I when I was playing spring hockey for the Kamloops Ice Pirates. I remember being featured on Hockey Night in Canada when I was a kid… it was a cool flashback.”
Stankoven plans to be in Carolina for awhile. He’s in the final year of his NHL entry-level contract, but signed a massive eight year extension for $48M ($6M per season) which begins for the 2026-27 season.
Support online for him in Kamloops has been burgeoning from family, fans and long time supporters. He even gave is hometown fans a shout out at the end of game three on the Hockey Night broadcast.
“I see it, I know there’s lots of support back home. It’s great and I can’t thank everybody enough.”
Full interview below:
