"Historic Lull: Can Hurricanes Maintain Momentum Amidst Unprecedented Playoff Pause The Carolina Hurricanes have been on a tear in the playoffs, but their perfect start has come with a peculiar price: a record-breaking wait for their Eastern Conference final series. With the team's next series set to begin, they will have endured an unprecedented amount of time off, a feat that has historically been a curse for NHL teams. Other teams who have experienced similar long waits have struggled to maintain their momentum, raising questions about the Hurricanes' ability to stay sharp and focused. As they prepare to take on their next opponent, the Hurricanes will be looking to defy the odds and prove that their remarkable start is more than just a fleeting anomaly."

The Carolina Hurricanes' perfect start to the playoffs has now given them a historic wait for their Eastern Conference final series. Other teams with that long a wait in NHL history haven't fared well, however.