"Breaking Through: Hurricanes' Decade-Long Journey Nears a Milestone Moment After eight long seasons of near-misses and heartbreaking losses, the Carolina Hurricanes are on the cusp of realizing their ultimate goal. The team has been steadily building momentum, with four consecutive trips to the Eastern Conference Final, the first of which came in 2019. With a strong roster and a determined coaching staff, the Hurricanes are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs and potentially bring home the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. As they take the ice, fans and players alike are holding their breath, hoping that this year will be the one that finally brings the championship within reach."

The Carolina Hurricanes had been building toward this for eight seasons. That’s how long they’ve been knocking on the door with four trips to the Eastern Conference Final, the first coming in 2019 ...