Hurricanes storm into second round with Senators sweep, look poised for long run

OTTAWA — In a series where mostly everything went right for the Carolina Hurricanes, the end came quicker than expected.Prior to their first-round matchup against the Ottawa Senators, considering the defensively tight identities of both teams, many predicted a lengthy, back-and-forth battle. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour referred to the Senators as a “tough” opponent leading up to Game 1, and forward Taylor Hall lauded them after their final regular-season matchup.Advertisement