It has been an up-and-down year for the Carolina Hurricanes. Beset by injuries and close losses, the team had put themselves in a position to make the playoffs, only to close the season with lackluster results.
Multiple games lost in the 3rd period, losses to divisional and conference opponents, and a 5-1 rout by the Eastern Conference losers (Philadelphia Flyers), ultimately sealed the Canes chances at the playoffs. As head coach, Peter Laviolette stated, "We shot ourselves in the foot."
The Canes are the first team since the 1996 Devils to win the Stanley Cup and then fail to make the playoffs the next year.
Although it's disappointing there will be no post-season, hopefully the Canes will have a chance to rest and work on their power play. For my part I'll be supporting them in the final home game of the season and I think they'll support me with a free hat... and hopefully a win.
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