I remember the days when the Carolina Hurricanes went nine straight years without making the postseason. I remember the night when they finally broke through and Petr Mrazek was pumping up the crowd during his post game interview.
It is a different time in Carolina now.
The Canes dominated the Red Wings on Thursday night with a 4-0 win. With the victory, the Hurricanes clinched a spot in the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
This team is so good that most everyone assumed they would make it, months ago. It was just taken for granted, apparently even by the coach and team itself.