Carolina Hurricanes (52-20-8) at New York Rangers (51-22-6)
In their 40-plus year history as an NHL franchise, the Carolina Hurricanes have never won back to back division titles. That fact had to be written today, because by the end of the day it may no longer be applicable. For the final time this (regular) season, the Hurricanes take the ice on the road, with a win over the New York Rangers all that stands between them and the Metropolitan Division crown.
(But it’s not going to be that easy, is it?