The Hurricanes set a modern NHL record for playoff rest. Will it help or hurt? - The Athletic

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play Thursday after an 11-day break between playoff series, the second-longest such gap in modern NHL history. The article draws a parallel to the 2002-03 Anaheim Mighty Ducks, whose goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguère endured a 10-day layoff before the Stanley Cup Final, posting a .960 save percentage in his first 14 playoff games. The piece examines whether extended rest benefits or hinders teams heading into the next playoff round.