Including last night’s game against the Penguins, the Hurricanes have 28 games left in the season. Half of the Hurricanes remaining games are against the other 9 teams in this epic battle. That means that half of the Canes remaining games in the 2015-2016 NHL season are the proverbial “4-point games”. The success or failure of the other teams will also greatly affects the Hurricanes chances.
One game, one period, one shift, one shot, one save, one penalty, one goal. All could have HUGE implications on the Canes playoff chances.
More from Cardiac Cane – Canes Lose 2nd Straight Game in Shootout
It will be vital for the Canes and their fans to keep an eye on what the other nine teams are up to in their final playoff runs.