Canadiens face well-rested Hurricanes in Eastern final

The Carolina Hurricanes will enter the Eastern Conference final with a significant rest advantage, having swept both the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers with an 8-0 record across their first two playoff series. The Hurricanes completed their second-round sweep with a 3-2 overtime victory on May 9. They await the winner of the Canadiens-Sabres series, which could extend to a decisive Game 7 on Monday, May 18, giving Montreal or Buffalo minimal preparation time.