As we go into the break surrounding the NHL All-Star Game, the Carolina Hurricanes sit at 24-20-6 with 54 points. That’s the most wins they’ve carried into the midseason break in eight seasons. The fact that they’re still in the hunt for an Eastern Conference playoff spot is mostly thanks to their exceptional play in January, a month in which they earned an 8-3-1 record and 17 out of 24 possible points.
Despite a better season than many expected, the Hurricanes still sit four points out of the second Wild Card spot that’s currently occupied by the Pittsburgh Penguins.