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Who’s Next? - A Look at the Possible Opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals

While the Carolina Hurricanes rest up following their round two sweep of the New York Islanders, the battle on the other side of the bracket rages on as the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets continue to fight it out for the right to meet the Hurricanes. With the Bruins currently holding a 3-2 series lead, a Bruins win in Columbus on Monday night would set the stage for the Conference Finals, while a Blue Jackets home victory would result in a Game 7 in Boston on Wednesday. Below is a breakdown of the two teams, and a bit about which may well be a better matchup for the Canes.