RALEIGH, N.C. -- Rod Brind'Amour knows the narrative following the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. The coach knows what is being said about his team in the media and amongst fans. He certainly knows why because, well, there's no hiding from the facts.

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour knows how the Panthers win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and is preparing his team for the rest of the series.

Carolina playoff games, the Panthers are converting on the power play at twice the usual rate anyone has against the Hurricanes. That’s a strength that has to be a strength for Carolina.

A battle between two of the top defensive teams in the NHL, the Hurricanes have allowed the fewest goals per game in the playoffs (1.80), just one spot ahead of the Panthers (2.42). Carolina is also first on the penalty kill (93.3%), with Florida right behind in second (89.5%). Both teams also have a stalwart shutdown duo on their top pair.

He’s being physical. He’s a bench presence. He’s a little thorn in the other team’s side. So we appreciate everything he does.’

The Florida Panthers were on their way to becoming the NHL's standard, headed to the Stanley Cup Final two years ago before returning to win the Cup last year.

Ex-Panthers LB Adarius Taylor was arrested as part of "Operation Fool Around and Find Out," a massive human-trafficking sting in Florida.