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SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on the top picks in Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers
That’s five straight playoff losses to the Panthers, and 13 straight in this round, period, for the Hurricanes since June 1, 2006. Eric Staal and Erik Cole were on the ice that night; their efforts to cheer the team on from a suite Tuesday went unheeded.
The Carolina Hurricanes will be looking to take a 3-1 series lead over the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series. Carolina has overwhelmed the Capitals in this series, and they've put the top-seed in the Eastern Conference on the ropes.
The Hurricanes are once again eight wins away from a Stanley Cup, despite many in the hockey world dubbing their playing style "boring."
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.