After a convincing 4-1 win over the Devils on Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes will meet the young and surging Buffalo Sabres for the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
Unfortunately, we all know full well the capabilities of this Buffalo squad. They’re young, gritty, and have the speed to take full advantage of the new NHL. This is a team that no one really gave much of a chance to, as most thought their youth would be no match to the experienced and what seemed to be a team that had been built for the new NHL in the Ottawa Senators. Well, they’ve proved that, and they get the chance to prove it again against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Yes, they have Staal, Cole, and an impressive Cam Ward in goal, but the Carolina Hurricanes have a familiar face to us Flyer fans in Rod Brind’Amour. This gritty leader has proved to be a huge part of the Hurricanes’ success. One can’t overlook the grit of this group, as they easily overcame what seemed to be an unstoppable streak of wins put together by the New Jersey Devils.
The dates have not been set for what is sure to be an entertaining series of hockey games, though most likely May 21st in Raleigh is the date. That’s a Sunday so a 2 p.m. game is likely.