The Carolina Hurricanes are showcasing championship potential after dispatching the New Jersey Devils in five games to reach the second round of the NHL playoffs for an impressive seventh consecutive year. Now, they face a formidable opponent in the Washington Capitals, who dominated Eastern Conference standings throughout the regular season.

This episode, featuring stormTRacker "Insiders", Erin Manning & Katie Bartlett, dives deep into what made the Hurricanes successful against New Jersey and what challenges lie ahead against the Capitals.

• Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov elevate their play with Aho tallying eight points in five games and Svechnikov scoring five goals against the Devils
• Jacob Slavin continues to anchor the defense while contributing offensively with a goal and two assists
• Special teams shine with a perfect penalty kill and power play operating at 31.6% efficiency in the first round
• Goaltending will be critical with Frederik Andersen's health status a key factor against Capitals' standout Logan Thompson
• Washington's offensive defensemen Jakob Chychrun and John Carlson present a different challenge than New Jersey's blueline
• The coaching battle between Rod Brind'Amour and Spencer Carbery could be decisive in a series expected to go six or seven games
• Starting strong on the road in Washington will be crucial for the Hurricanes who have struggled away from home

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