NHL Midseason Shockers: Which Teams Are Soaring and Which Are Stumbling as Playoffs Loom?
Carolina Hurricanes: B+
The Hurricanes have settled in atop the Metropolitan Division, but injuries and inconsistency have made for some ups and downs through the first half of the season. The good news is Carolina believes it has found a hidden gem in goaltender Brandon Bussi, who is off to a 16-3-1 start to his NHL career. The Hurricanes are also getting healthy. Seth Jarvis is back from a rib injury, and Jaccob Slavin — who played in only five games this season before getting injured — has returned. Slavin should help shore up a surprisingly mediocre penalty kill, and Carolina’s power play is showing signs of life. — Cory Lavalette
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