"Canes' Redemption on the Line: Hurricanes Head to East Finals for Third Time in Four Years. For the second consecutive season and the third time in four years, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, their recent history against the Florida Panthers has been a source of frustration, having fallen short in the previous two conference final series. As they look to break their curse against their Sunshine State rivals, the Hurricanes will be eager to prove their mettle and bring home a coveted Stanley Cup run."

Carolina is in the East Final for the second straight season and third time in four years. The Hurricanes lost each of the previous two conference final series to the Florida Panthers, winning only ...