The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1992 (and first time as the Hurricanes), placing first in the NHL Southeast division. The Hurricanes lost in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals to the Boston Bruins. Offseason In a re-organization of the NHL, the club was placed in the new Southeast Division. Another major headline is the signing of former Hartford Whalers captain Ron Francis Regular season The Hurricanes struggled on the power-play during the regular season, finishing 27th in power-play percentage, at 10.99%. The division was weaker than the Hurricanes' previous division, the Northeast and the Hurricanes were able to win the division and qualify for the playoffs, the only team from the division to do so. Final standings Schedule and results October Record for the month 4-3-3 (Home 2-1-3 Away 2-2-0) November Record for the month 7-7-0 (Home 3-4-0 Away 4-3-0) December Record for the month 6-4-2 (Home 4-3-1 Away 2-1-1) January Record for the month 6-4-3 (Home 4-1-1 Away 2-3-2) February Record for the month 4-5-4 (Home 1-1-2 Away 3-4-2) March Record for the month 4-5-4 (Home 4-2-1 Away 0-3-3) April Record for the month 3-2-2 (Home 2-0-1 Away 1-2-1) Playoffs The Hurricanes drew the Boston Bruins as their first-round opponent. The Hurricanes were defeated in six games. Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Carolina Hurricanes (3) vs. Boston Bruins (6) Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Transactions The Hurricanes were involved in the following transactions during the 1998–99 season. Trades Free agents Draft picks Carolina's draft picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft held at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. Farm teams American Hockey League The Beast of New Haven are the Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate for the 1998–99 AHL season. East Coast Hockey League The Florida Everblades are the Hurricanes East Coast Hockey League affiliate. References Bibliography C C Carolina Hurricanes seasons Hurr Hurr