Surging Hurricanes brace for playoff rematch vs. Islanders
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The Carolina Hurricanes aim for a repeat performance when they face off against the New York Islanders in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Game 1 is Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina won the series opener 2-1 against New York last season and captured the series in six games. The Hurricanes advanced to the conference f