At this time in every NHL season, the results of other games greatly affect where a team stands in the playoff hunt on a daily basis. The Canes position in the battle improved last night, but the games over the next two days will affect where they are when they hit the ice Tuesday night.
Team Cardiac Cane brings you the latest in the Hurricanes battle up the Eastern Conference standings.
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Current Standings: Sunday, February 14
New York Rangers – 68 points – 2nd in Metro
Boston Bruins – 66 points – 2nd in Atlantic
Detroit Red Wings – 65 points – 3rd in Atlantic
New York Islanders – 64 points – 3rd in Metro
Tampa Bay Lightning – 64 points – 1st Wild Card
Pittsburgh Penguins – 63 points – 2nd Wild Card
New Jersey Devils – 63 points
Carolina Hurricanes – 60 points
Philadelphia Flyers – 58 points
Montreal Canadiens – 58 points
Ottawa Senators – 56 points
Latest in the Eastern Conference: Saturday, February 13
New York Islanders @ Carolina Hurricanes – 3-6 Final
- The Carolina Hurricanes needed a big performance to take down the surging New York Islanders, and that’s what they got.