When it comes to the Stanley Cup playoffs, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour likes to say, “You live and die every day.” Win a game and you’re living large. Lose and it can seem too harsh.

The first two teams who locked in their NHL second-round pairing finally know dates and times as they begin their best of seven series. The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals will play ...

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Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Feb. 18 ...