Through 69 games, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves five points out of the final wild card spot with a 31-26-12 record. While the team is not mathematically eliminated, it’s fair to say that it is a longshot for the Canes to make the playoffs.
Despite a very slow start to the season, the Hurricanes have played a good brand of hockey since the beginning of December, going 23-14-8. Here are some reasons why the Carolina Hurricanes sit where they are in the standings.
The Good
Jordan Staal line, Jeff Skinner, Victor Rask
As the season has progressed, the Carolina Hurricanes’ offense has picked it up.