Hurricanes’ 2021 stats:
- 36-12-8 record in 56 games
- 80 points, .714 points percentage, best in Central Division, third in league
- 3.13 goals per game (11th in league)
- 2.39 goals-against per game (tied for fourth fewest)
- 25.6 power-play percentage (second)
- 85.2 penalty kill percentage (third)
The Hurricanes enjoyed arguably their best regular season in franchise history last year, and the coaching staff was rewarded handsomely for it, with Rod Brind’Amour winning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year.