Published on Apr 15, 2023, 12:05:57 PM
Total time: 00:19:10
The stage is now set... After winning the Metropolitan Division for a third straight season, the Carolina Hurricanes will now face the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes will play Monday and Wednesday at home both at 7 PM. Friday and Sunday they'll be on the road. What are the chances that the Canes don't even have to worry about playing games five-seven in this series?
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