Good blog, Ben!
This could easily be one of the major story lines for the series. With NY having 2 distinct and equally dangerous top lines (and not much after that...) this 2nd pairing match up may by crucial. I'd say it's definitely advantage 'Canes that it's only a best of 5. They can ride the top pair a little more than usual.
Can't wait!! This should be a hell of a series.