Hurricanes’ Fourth Line Is Driving A Cup Run - And Getting Paid Back

The Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final, and the story behind the story is the kind of line depth coaches dream about. Their fourth unit has become more than a throwaway shift group, giving Carolina the kind of energy and matchup control that changes series in quiet, grinding ways. That is the part casual fans miss, and it is exactly why this group has earned so much credit inside the room.