Carolina Hurricanes sweep Senators and eye Eastern Conference Finals

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 8

Carolina is 30-10 across the first two playoff rounds over the past four postseasons and is facing the Philadelphia Flyers in round two.
The report argues Florida's absence has opened Carolina's clearest path yet, after the Hurricanes went 1-8 in their last two conference finals appearances against the Panthers.
Back-to-back champions Florida missed the playoffs after injuries and fatigue, while possible later opponents Buffalo and Montreal are portrayed as less formidable than past Panthers teams.

Are the Hurricanes truly dominant, or is their perfect playoff run simply a product of a weakened Eastern Conference bracket?

With their main rival eliminated, can Carolina finally break the infamous Prince of Wales Trophy curse to win the Stanley Cup?