There could be more rest at hand if the Hurricanes can lock down the sweep. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins appear locked in a struggle to the death, metaphorically speaking. Getting out of this series in a hurry would be a huge advantage for the Hurricanes.

But that’s putting the wagon ahead of the pig – Stormy, the official costumed pig mascot, posed with Hamilton, the unofficial live pig mascot, on Wednesday, in matching coaster wagons – and there’s still another win needed, potentially four more games.

They’re on the verge of something here, something unexpected and unlikely. But in this market, historically speaking, pretty far from unprecedented.

-Luke DeCock of the News & Observer where you can read more on the Carolina Hurricanes.