The Carolina Hurricanes have had a long rest after sweeping the New York Islanders in the second round. The Boston Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in six games, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals with the Hurricanes. The Boston Bruins closed the book on the second round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a decisive 3-0 victory in Game 6 in Columbus.
Despite the initial wrong call from the Charlie McAvoy illegal check on Josh Anderson in the second period, the Bruins stood strong and still secured a shutout for Tuukka Rask, who had 39 saves.