The first-round opponent has been determined for the Carolina Hurricanes.
When the New York Rangers lost to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, they ensured that the New Jersey Devils would make the playoffs, thus setting up a first-round match between the Canes and the Devils.
The home-ice advantage has not been determined yet. Nonetheless, up until now, the Canes lead the Devils by seven points in the standings for the second position within the Metropolitan Division.
The Washington Capitals have already secured the Metro division championship.
The Hurricanes and Devils competed in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Hurricanes emerging victorious in the series 4-1.
The regular season concludes on April 17, followed by the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 19.
