The Hurricanes have performed about as expected coming off of their bye week, going 0-1-1 while being outscored 6-1. They join a host of NHL teams who have been slow out of the gates after a week off. The result of the two-game slide is a bleak outlook on the Hurricanes’ playoff hopes.
How have the last two weeks affected their chances? Let’s take a look at the status of the other teams in the race and how they stack up against the Hurricanes.
/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/8014539/usa_today_9805113.jpg)
A lot has happened in Boston since we last visited the playoff race.