As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for their third opponent of the postseason, head coach Rod Brind’Amour will have to use strategies from the last two series to prepare for the Florida Panthers.
The opening round against the New York Islanders taught this Canes team a lot about the physicality involved in the NHL playoffs. The Islanders brought some bite but were not quite talented enough to keep up with the boys from Raleigh.
In the second round, the New Jersey Devils reminded the Canes of the speed and youth that is coming to the forefront of the NHL.