Storm Watch: Who is on the Hurricanes Radar for the First Round?

While the Hurricanes have a postseason spot locked up, which team could make a fun series for the fans to watch when the playoffs begin?

It is wild to think that we are at the point of the regular season where there are fewer than four games before the 2024 NHL Playoffs begin. The Carolina Hurricanes are on their last road trip of the regular season which sees them taking on the St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. They’ve already secured their playoff spot a couple of weeks ago after winning 4-0 over the Detroit Red Wings.

When it comes to the first round of the playoffs, they are still waiting to see who they will take on. However, the Hurricanes are trying to catch the New York Rangers for the top spot in the Metro Division. Just in that scenario alone, there are different outcomes of who they could face when the playoffs begin on April 20th.

Carolina Hurricanes North & South Carolina Stormwatch (The Hockey Writers)

If there was a guess who that team could face in the first round, here is one that makes the most sense and one that could build around storylines alone.