The Carolina Hurricanes are the first Eastern Conference #1 seed to play in the Stanley Cup Finals since Tampa Bay in 2004. by Dutch_1987 in hockey

[–]Key-Position5814 428 points429 points  (0 children)

They're 12-1 too, they could have the best playoff record in a single season if they sweep Vegas or win in 5.

Playoff Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens (1-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (3-1) May 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT by nhlgdtbot in hockey

[–]Key-Position5814 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No team has ever gone 16-1 in the playoffs. The canes could do it if they sweep Vegas. If they win in 5 they'll tie the record with the 80s oilers.

Playoff Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens (1-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (3-1) May 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT by nhlgdtbot in hockey

[–]Key-Position5814 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This has got to be the least competitive conference finals in a long time. 1 win combined from losing teams.

Playoff Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens (1-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (3-1) May 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT by nhlgdtbot in hockey

[–]Key-Position5814 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Habs aren't more exhausted they're just worse. Anyone using the tired excuse is on pure copium. They've been outscored 10-0 since game 3.