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?
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 | 55 | 23 | 4 | 114 | |
82 | 52 | 23 | 7 | 111 | |
82 | 39 | 27 | 16 | 94 | |
82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 91 | |
82 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 88 | |
82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 87 | |
82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 81 | |
82 | 27 | 43 | 12 | 66 |