The Carolina Hurricanes have been a consistent presence in the NHL playoffs since the teams first season in 1998. The Hurricanes clinched playoff berths in 3 or the franchises first 5 seasons, sending a message to the rest of the NHL, that the Hurricanes will be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time. The first major success for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs came in 2002, when the team defeated the Maple Leafs to claim the 2002 Eastern Conference title. 4 years later, Carolina returned to the Stanley Cup, this time finishing the job, defeating the Oilers in a down to the wire 7 game series, to bring Carolina its first ever Stanley Cup title.
The victory in the 2006 Stanley Cup finals validated the Hurricanes franchise and has turned Raleigh into hockey town. Carolina Hurricanes playoff games at PNC Arena are normally filled to capacity, with Hurricane fans from around the world trying to buy tickets to see the Hurricanes play in the playoffs. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Carolina Hurricanes playoff tickets.