NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' potential opponents on road to Stanley Cup are set
The four first-round matchups in the Eastern Conference are set. The playoffs begin Saturday,
Posted — UpdatedThe Carolina Hurricanes' path to the Stanley Cup Finals is set.
The NHL has not released dates, times or networks for the playoffs. The Hurricanes will open their best-of-seven series with the Islanders at PNC Arena on Saturday or Sunday.
If the Hurricanes advance, they'll meet the winner of the New York Rangers-Washington Capitals series. The Rangers earned the top overall seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Capitals claimed the final playoff spot in the East with a victory against Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
If Carolina moves onto the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season and the third time since 2019, it will face either Florida, Boston, Toronto or Tampa Bay. Florida swept Carolina last season.
The Hurricanes have recent playoff history with many of these teams.
Eight teams have clinched a playoff berth in the Western Conference, but the seeding and first-round matchups are not yet set. Dallas, Winnipeg, Colorado, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Nashville, Edmonton and Vegas will be in the West playoffs.
The regular season ends Thursday.
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