Canes and Pens Historical links

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Canes and Pens share some odd history

The Carolina Hurricanes are on their way to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference finals.

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This is a clear violation of NHL rule book which states, "The Canes shall only play the New Jersey Devils or Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs."

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The Canes don't have a playoff history with the Penguins (nor did the Hartford Whalers). So this is a new one for all involved, but there are connections, both historical and familial. Here are six links between the Canes and Pens:

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