ByThe Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders will face off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a matchup that is sure to provide plenty of excitement and intrigue.
The Islanders may not have had the same regular season success as the Hurricanes, but they are a battle-tested team that knows how to win in the playoffs.
There are several key matchups to watch in this series, including:
The Hurricanes are the clear favorites in this series, but the Islanders are a team that knows how to win in the playoffs.
If the Hurricanes can play to their strengths and limit the Islanders' chances, they should be able to advance to the second round. However, if the Islanders can get Barzal going and take advantage of their power play, they have a chance to pull off an upset.
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