In a stunning turn of events, the Avalanche and Hurricanes have secured their spots in the next round of the playoffs, taking a well-deserved break after dominating their opponents in the opening round. The Avalanche's 4-0 sweep of the Nashville Predators and the Hurricanes' 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders have left fans and analysts alike in awe of their impressive performances. As they sit back and wait for their next opponents, the question on everyone's mind is: can they maintain their momentum and make a deep run in the playoffs? With their strong chemistry and determination, the Avalanche and Hurricanes are looking like serious contenders for the Stanley Cup.


Avalanche and Hurricanes sit back and wait, maybe for a while, after sweeps in opening round  Newsday