The Boston Bruins play the Carolina Hurricanes to begin the Eastern Conference first round. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. Boston went 1-0 against Carolina during the regular season.
The Bruins are 26-9-9 in Eastern Conference games. Boston leads the Eastern Conference with 57 power-play goals, led by David Pastrnak with 20.
The Hurricanes are 20-17-2 in Eastern Conference play. Carolina ranks seventh in the league averaging 5.6 assists per game, led by Teuvo Teravainen with 0.7.
TOP PERFORMERS: Pastrnak has 95 total points for the Bruins, 48 goals and 47 assists.