Hurricanes to Face Devils in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes have secured a playoff berth for the seventh consecutive year and will face the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with home ice advantage. The Devils finished third in the Metropolitan Division and lost their final regular season game 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings, who will miss the playoffs for the ninth straight season. Dylan Larkin led Detroit with his 30th goal, while Erik Haula was a standout for the Devils. The Devils, still struggling with injuries and suspensions, rested key players to focus on postseason health. This upcoming series marks the sixth playoff meeting between the Hurricanes and Devils, with Carolina historically having the upper hand. The series begins on April 10 at the Lenovo Center.