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NHL Qualifying Round Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

CAROLINA HURRICANES – By Ryan Kennedy

One of the best possession teams in the NHL, Carolina rides a balanced attack and a lineup that has given coach Rod Brind’Amour major buy-in on most nights. The Hurricanes can press you with an unforgiving forecheck, or they can rely on their skill to push them through on other nights.

Injuries had taken a bite out of Carolina’s blueline before the season was paused, but the Hurricanes will have their top defenseman back in the lineup for the NHL’s summertime Stanley Cup tournament. Dougie Hamilton, who had a great first half before fracturing the fibula in his left leg in January, is ready to rejoin the team.