The Carolina Playoff push has come to a head. Down three games to the Bruins in a series that has put much of the Hurricanes discrepancies under a microscope, highlighting the fatal flaw that may cost them a chance at immortality.
Rod Brind’Amour is worthy of Jack Adams consideration. The team has been pushed to their absolute limit this postseason and have proven their worth to the NHL as legitimate contenders. They have been the story of the postseason as the only wildcard team still standing among the final four.
Justin Williams has established his place as an All-Time Hurricane great, and this roster has far exceeded the expectations of many hockey pundits. 2019 has been a success for the Hurricanes any way you slice it. Yet, there is the feeling that this team had the talent, drive, and teamwork to go even further.
However when the team got to the Eastern Conference Finals they hit a brick wall and have not managed to secure a win. Even when they went home and looked for some home cooking to get them back into the series, they failed again. They were supposed to make easy work out of a tired Bruins team while they got healthier.
FINAL: @NHLBruins (2) - @NHLCanes (1)
— NHL (@NHL) May 15, 2019
Recap: https://t.co/SGfXzglKnF
BOS leads 3-0 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/ubQNaUvB4B
The question then becomes; why didn’t they? The series that has unfolded against the Boston Bruins has revealed what might be the most glaring weakness of this team to date and their future contention depends on Rod Brind’ Amour addressing what is his greatest bane