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The Carolina Hurricanes went up 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. What can the Edmonton Oilers learn from a team that thrives on a specific, hard-working identity? In this Wednesday edition of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis continues the playoff comparison series by breaking down how the Hurricanes have sustained a window of contention.

We dive deep into how a great coach and a phenomenal system can unlock a franchise's full potential

05:03 Discussing Carolina Hurricanes' System Success

07:34 Oilers' player fit criticisms

10:57 Join the Everydayer Club

15:12 Challenges of Modern NHL Defensemen

19:11 Carolina maximizing value decisions

22:43 Cost-cutting and front office changes

25:29 Goaltending strategy and team flexibility

28:22 Carolina Hurricanes' effective lineup depth

What the Oilers MUST Learn From the Carolina Hurricanes' Success

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