Hurricanes sweep Senators

Carolina has become the first team to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs after a dominant series performance against Ottawa.

The Hurricanes' depth and playoff experience proved too much for the younger Senators, who were unable to win a single game in the best-of-seven matchup.

Goaltender Frederik Andersen was stellar throughout the series, providing a backbone for Carolina's aggressive forechecking style.

The Hurricanes now await the winner of the Bruins-Sabres series as they continue their quest for a second franchise championship.