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Canes' Dream - and Nightmare - First-Round Foes

The Hurricanes sit atop the Metro with a seven-point cushion and 99.9% playoff odds, but front offices whisper about the first-round matchups that could make or break their Cup run. Rod Brind'Amour's crew eyes certain wild cards as favorable paths through the bracket, while others loom as traps loaded with revenge and grit. With 15 games left, including pivotal clashes against Pittsburgh and bubble teams like Columbus, Carolina maps out the bracket that maximizes their regulation-win machine.

Teams:Carolina Hurricanes
20 days ago via The New York Times

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