The Carolina Hurricanes have a “been there, done that” feel to them after winning at least one playoff series for the seventh consecutive year.

The Carolina Hurricanes are the first NHL team to advance to the second round of this year's playoffs after eliminating the New Jersey Devils.

The Carolina Hurricanes put the New Jersey Devils’ season down for good in double overtime, while the Ottawa Senators shut out the Toronto Maple Leafs to stay alive. The Edmonton Oilers won a crucial Game 5 over the Los Angeles Kings to put the Kings on the ropes, and the Vegas Golden Knights did the same against the Minnesota Wild in OT.