The Boston Bruins are happy to be back in the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2013. But they have a bigger prize in mind.
Bruce Cassidy’s squad, fresh off three straight wins over the scrappy Blue Jackets after trailing two games to one in the second round, face another one of the league’s fascinating teams in the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 3.
The Cinderella Hurricanes have won six straight entering Game 1. They followed a dramatic Game 7 double overtime victory over the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals with a sweep of the New York Islanders in the second round.