"It's going to be a competitive game. We've watched their last few games and they've been really good. They're playing fast … they're doing what their coach is asking them to do. We're going to have to be ready." -- Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour on the Senators
"Speed, skill down the middle. Most shot attempts in the league; they shoot from everywhere. They forecheck, they skate, their back end is really solid. One of the better teams in the League, if you look at it depth-wise. They're a deep team." -- Senators coach D.J. Smith on the Hurricanes