Hurricanes' 3 Stars From Round 1 Win vs. Islanders - The Hockey Writers New York Islanders Latest News, Analysis & More

On Tuesday, April 30, the Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the New York Islanders 4-1 after winning Game 5 6-3. It is the sixth straight season of the Hurricanes winning the first round to advance in the playoffs. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour is the second coach in NHL history to win a playoff series in the first six years of his coaching career joining Pat Burns. In terms of the players, what three guys stood out in helping Carolina win the series?