The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against their Eastern Conference Final opponents in a highly anticipated Game 1 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday night. As the Hurricanes look to build on their impressive playoff run, they'll be seeking to capitalize on the momentum gained from their previous series victories. With a strong home crowd behind them, the team will be eager to assert their dominance on the ice, but their opponents will undoubtedly be a formidable challenge. The stage is set for a thrilling matchup, with the winner taking a crucial step towards advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.

What does that mean when they get back on the ice to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS, CBC ...