Tag: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2

Carolina Hurricanes Defeat New Jersey Devils 3-2 In OT To Take Their Round 2 Series, 4-1

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By NHLStats Resources

May 11, 2023

The Hurricanes advanced to the Conference Finals for the fifth time in franchise history and second time in the past five years.

Jesper Fast scored his second overtime goal of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs (also Game 2 of R1). He became the fourth player in franchise history with multiple overtime tallies in a single postseason joining Jordan Staal (2 in 2021),Niclas Wallin (2 in 2002) and Cory Stillman (2 in 2006).

Rod Brind’Amour has been a part of the team for all five trips either, as a head coach (2019 & 2023) or a player (2002, 2006 & 2009). 
 
The Hurricanes will play in the Conference Finals/Semifinals for the fifth time since relocating to Carolina in 1997-98, tied with the Ducks, Sharks, Avalanche, Stars, Red Wings and Blackhawks for the third most in that span behind the Lightning (8) and Penguins (6). 
 
The Hurricanes earned their 17th all-time series win (of any length); their 16 since the franchise relocated to Carolina 25 years ago rank 10th among all teams.

The Stars are the only club remaining in the postseason with more over that span (19). Carolina’s seven series wins (of any length) since 2019 are tied with Colorado for the second most in that span behind Tampa Bay (11).
 
The Hurricanes await the winner of the Maple Leafs-Panthers series. Carolina has met Toronto in the postseason once previously, defeating the club in six games in the 2002 Conference Finals.

The Hurricanes and Panthers have never met in the playoffs – should they face off in 2023 Conference Finals, it would mark only the fourth time that two teams in the Sunbelt have met for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final (also LAK-PHX in 2012 CF, ANA-NSH in 2017 CF & DAL-VGK in 2020 CF). 

Source: media.nhl.com

Carolina Can Go Up 2-0 In Their Second Round Series Tonight – Game 2 Preview

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By NHL Public Relations

May 5, 2023

The sole Game 2 on Friday will feature the Hurricanes and Devils on TNT, Sportsnet and TVA Sports. Carolina will look to defend home ice once more and take a 2-0 series lead for the second time this postseason, while New Jersey will look to avoid a 2-0 deficit for the second straight series.

* In a postseason in which the road team has had the edge in play so far with a 34-22 record, Carolina (3-1) will look to become the first team to win four home games during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes/Whalers are 8-1 all-time in Game 2 following a Game 1 win on home ice – their .888 winning percentage in those scenarios trails only the Islanders (10-1, .909 W%) for the best mark in Stanley Cup Playoffs history.

* The Hurricanes have an opportunity to go up 2-0 in a series multiple times in a single postseason for the third time in franchise history after first doing so in 2006 (CSF vs. NJD & SCF vs. EDM) on their path to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup and again in 2022 (R1 vs. BOS & R2 vs. NYR). Their next victory against the Devils will also be their 16th all-time against the club in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

* The Devils went 20-8-2 (.700 P%) following a loss during the 2022-23 season – only the Bruins (14-2-1, .853 P%), Maple Leafs (24-5-3, .797 P%) and Golden Knights (20-7-4, .710 P%) had a higher points percentage in that scenario. New Jersey is also 10-5 all-time (.667 W%) in Game 2 following a Game 1 loss on the road, tied with Tampa Bay (6-3, .667 W%), Vegas (2-1, .667 W%) and Vancouver (6-3, .667 W%) for the best winning percentage in Stanley Cup Playoffs history.

Source: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – May 5, 2023