The Hurricanes carry a season-high six-game winning streak into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Bruins on Thursday in Boston.
Carolina won the last two games in the first round to oust the reigning Stanley Cup champion Capitals before sweeping the Islanders in four games. While it’s the Hurricanes’ first playoff appearance in 10 years, this deep run is par for the course. Carolina has reached the conference final in each of its past four playoff trips, making the Stanley Cup Final twice.