For the second time in three years, Carolina fell to Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals. This time, the ‘Canes won a game, but that victory came when they trailed 3-0 in the series. Until that W, Carolina had lost 15 straight contests in the ECF, so a victory is a moral one. The current roster is set up to remain in contention for several years, and while a few holes have been closed, some remain.
