Carolina Hurricanes

AN INSIDE EDGE HELPED THE PENGUINS STOP THE PESKY '06 CHAMPS, WHO HAD BEEN WREAKING HAVOC IN THE EAST

What makes the postseason special? Well, there's the face washing, the mid-game stitches, the overtime IVs, the lying and the paranoia. Then there's the

An inside look at the rock 'em, sock 'em matchups in what shapes up to be a tightly contested first round

The reacquisition of fan favorite Erik Cole has lifted the Hurricanes out of their seats and into playoff position

Fear not, fired coaches. There's a good chance you'll work in this town again