Rangers clinch the President's Cup last night, so the Canes are locked into playing the Islanders in the first round of the playoffs. Most likely Saturday with the first 2 games at the PNC. Same match up from last year's opening round which the Canes won 4-2.
Had the Rangers lost last night, the Canes would have had a chance to clinch home ice for all the playoffs with a win over Columbus. If the Canes advance, then they will face the winner of the Rangers/ Wild Card series. It could be Washington, Detroit, Pittsburgh, or Philadelphia.
Had the Rangers lost last night, the Canes would have had a chance to clinch home ice for all the playoffs with a win over Columbus. If the Canes advance, then they will face the winner of the Rangers/ Wild Card series. It could be Washington, Detroit, Pittsburgh, or Philadelphia.
