The Boston Bruins clinched the Prince of Wales Trophy after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes for the Eastern Conference crown. Also, check out reactions from Rob Brind’Amour and Jake DeBrusk while the Carolina Hurricanes thanked their amazing fans for support during the playoff run.
Bruins are the Eastern Conference champions
The Boston Bruins became the Eastern Conference champions for the first time since 2013 as they beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 in Game 4. Although it was easier than the Bruins expected, they deservedly won the Prince of Wales Trophy.
For the first time since 2013, we're heading to the #StanleyCup Final!
🎥 All the highlights from last night's 4-0 ECF-clinching victory in Carolina: pic.twitter.com/qz8I2j3gt3
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 17, 2019
Your 2019 Prince of Wales Trophy winners — the @NHLBruins! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/84rKvjkZlu
— NHL (@NHL) May 17, 2019
The best fans in the NHL
The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t manage to extend the Eastern Conference Finals, but they can keep their heads high after a surprisingly solid campaign. The Canes fans were amazing along the way and they saluted their players with a standing ovation after the loss.
The best fans in the @NHL. pic.twitter.com/6aITUEQPdw
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 17, 2019
Brind’Amour said thanks for the support
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rob Brind’Amour, thanked the people and community for supporting the Canes, but he apologized for a heavy defeat in Game 4. Still, he said that the team can be proud of having such players and fans.
Rod Brind'Amour: "I want to thank the people & community for supporting us. I hate that we went out like that on that game. That was a dud game for them to come watch. I apologize for that. Tremendous support for our team. … It’s a real community feel. It’s something special.”
— Michael Smith (@MichaelSmithNC) May 17, 2019
DeBrusk’s post-game excitement
Boston Bruins left winger Jake DeBrusk checked in following his team’s 4-0 road victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Eastern Conference Champs! @JDebrusk and his @nhlbruins teammates are feeling it. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/O9COHEsMMo
— NHL (@NHL) May 17, 2019
