Two favorites fall: How Hurricanes swept away Senators and Flyers
Identical 4-0 series losses expose critical flaws in both clubs' offensive execution
The Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers entered the playoffs as heavy favorites, only to be swept aside by the Carolina Hurricanes in humiliating fashion. Both Canadian and American franchises suffered identical fates at the hands of a red-hot Hurricanes team that dominated every aspect of play. In four games combined, neither the Senators nor the Flyers could solve Carolina's suffocating defense or generate consistent offense.
