Hurricanes vs. Lightning playoff preview
Carolina s resiliency to be tested against Tampa Bay s championship experience by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features eight teams in four division-based best-of-7 series, which start Saturday.
Today, NHL.com previews the Stanley Cup Second Round between the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning.
No. 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 3 Tampa Bay Lightning
Hurricanes: 4-2 to win Stanley Cup First Round against No. 4 Nashville Predators; 36-12-8, 80 points in regular season
Lightning: 4-2 to win Stanley Cup First Round against No. 2 Florida Panthers; 36-17-3, 75 points in regular season
Hurricanes season preview: Maturation continues for Svechnikov, Aho
Mrazek, Reimer aim to provide quality goaltending again; Fast brings versatility by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
The 2020-21 NHL season is scheduled to begin Jan. 13. With training camps opening this week, NHL.com is taking a look at the three keys, the inside scoop on roster questions, and the projected lines for each of the 31 teams. Today, the Carolina Hurricanes, who will play in the Central Division.
Coach: Rod Brind Amour (third season)
Last season: 38-25-5, (.596 points percentage); sixth place in Eastern Conference, lost to Boston Bruins in Eastern Conference First Round