If you haven’t heard yet, I am humbled to have the privilege to inform you that the Carolina Hurricanes have clinched a spot in the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is their first playoff appearance since the 2008-2009 NHL season.
The Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-1 and the Capitals beat the Canadiens 2-1. Both results were needed for the Hurricanes to clinch last night. We still have one regular season game left, Saturday at Philadelphia, which still matters. We know that the second wild card spot means a matchup with Tampa Bay, so winning tomorrow could go a long way in extending the season even further.