Hurricanes Leave The Trophy Alone After Game 5 Win

Carolina handled its business in Game 5, then did the one thing old-school hockey people always notice immediately - it kept its hands off the Prince of Wales Trophy. That decision still carries plenty of superstition and even more room for second-guessing, which is exactly why it draws attention every spring. NHL.com focuses on the postgame moment and the message it sends in a locker room that knows the real prize is still ahead.