The Carolina Hurricanes have won their last two games. Wow! Where has this team been? They have looked really sharp this week in their wins over the New York Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres. Launching 55 shots on net against Buffalo, the long-awaited offense has seemingly come alive. Cam Ward has returned, looking serious about staying between the pipes. And Jordan Staal is scoring. What is going on!
The "mathematical possibility" is still a reality as far as the 'Canes making the playoffs. They trail Montreal with Detroit, Washington, New Jersey, and Ottawa all ahead of them - trying to catch the Habs for the last wild-card spot. With 16 games left, it may be "possible" but "miraculous" is likely a better description of their chances. And dropping the puck this afternoon against the Bruins - the NHL's hottest team at the moment, means they Hurricanes will have to bring their A game for all 3 periods not only today, but in every remaining game.
We will enjoy the rest of the season. Canes fans are loyal even if frustrated. And we will hope for the miraculous. Should the "math" turn against this team and vanquish them to their respective sofas for the playoffs, we will eagerly look to next year, hoping something good is being built in Raleigh.
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