If the Carolina Hurricanes fall back to missing the playoffs after a promising season and being the statistical sweethearts of the league once again, the fanbase just might implode. Luckily for the team, they are in full control of their playoff destiny. All they have to do have a few tough and gritty traits that will help them conquer the second half of the season.
So what exactly will this team need to do in order to guarantee themselves a playoff spot in this ruthless division? After all, they are only a single point from being outside a playoff spot but also only two points from sitting third in the division.