Who and Where Will New Jersey Devils Next Stadium Series Be?
By Nick Natale
Carolina Hurricanes at Bank of America Stadium
The Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils have begun to form a sneaky good rivalry in recent years. They've met each other in the playoffs in the past, but after last year's second-round matchup, the rivalry has reignited.
The Hurricanes were the host of a Stadium Series game last season against the Washington Capitals at Carter-Finely Stadium, home of NC State's football team. That stadium holds just over 57,000. Meanwhile, Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, holds over 73,000. Also, the NHL and Carolina have shown that they can hold outdoor games in warmer climates.
The Devils and Hurricanes look to be on a collision course to fight for the Metropolitan Divison and meet in the playoffs for years to come. Unfortunately, history has been on the side of the Hurricanes when these two meet in the playoffs. Although, a Devils win changes the landscape of the rivalry.
Maybe it's the hatred between the Hurricanes fans and Erik Haula, or between the fans themselves, but these two teams DO NOT get along with each other. Give it a few more years and a few more playoff matchups before these two tangle outdoors, but when the time comes, that game will be must-watch.