Carolina Hurricanes

As the second round begins, here are the favorites, players on the cusp, and those with work to do to mount a serious challenge.

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Defenseman Tony DeAngelo did not want to "get into it" Sunday, after the Carolina Hurricanes were called for eight minutes in penalties on some calls they deemed questionable, during the New York Rangers' 4-3 win in this Eastern Conference Round 2 opener.

— Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Artemi Panarin stays hot with a third-period breakaway goal to put the Rangers up 4-2 vs. the Hurricanes.

The first round is complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.

There are many similarities between these two East heavyweights. Here's how they diverge -- and which differences will be most critical in Round 2.

Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is among three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy.

With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday that he feels "really good" that he will reach a new contract with the team, mirroring optimism from president and general manager Don Waddell a day earlier.