"Canes' Dominant Postseason Start Raises Questions About NHL Contenders. The Carolina Hurricanes are off to a scorching start in the playoffs, boasting the league's top marks in two key categories: 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (58.8) and offensive zone time percentage (47.2). As the Hurricanes continue to assert their control over the puck, they're leaving opponents in the dust. But what does this mean for the rest of the NHL's top contenders, and can Carolina's impressive possession game translate to a Stanley Cup title?"

Carolina is a perennial puck-possession juggernaut; this postseason, the Hurricanes lead the NHL in 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (58.8) and offensive zone time percentage (47.2), two categories ...