As the NHL's Eastern Conference Finals heat up, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against their Canadian rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, in a highly anticipated series. The Canes, led by star forward Sebastian Aho, have been on a tear this postseason, rolling through the Metropolitan Division and into the conference finals with impressive victories. Meanwhile, the Canadiens, fueled by the resurgence of captain Nick Suzuki, have been a force to be reckoned with in their own right, taking down the Toronto Maple Leafs in a thrilling seven-game series. With the momentum on their side, will the Hurricanes' high-powered offense be too much for the Canadiens to handle, or can Montreal's stingy defense and potent special teams unit pull off the upset?
Eastern Conference Final Preview: Canes vs. Canadiens NHL.com
