For the first time in what feels like a long time, the Carolina Hurricanes are in a playoff spot to start a game. Not only that, but they also control their destiny for the rest of the season. Thanks to the six games left against those above them in the playoffs, they control more than just the second wildcard they currently retain.
The Surging months of January and February have elevated this team from being tied at only four points away from the bottom of the league to 12th place overall in points. But to accomplish what hasn’t happened in the last decade, this team needs to continue rolling.