In an NHL where everyone tells you home ice advantage doesn't matter anymore, the Carolina Hurricanes are proving that's complete nonsense.Since Rod Brind'Amour became head coach in 2019, the Hurricanes have not lost their first two home games in any playoff opening round. That's 14 straight victories in Raleigh. Let me say that again - 14-0.They continued that streak with wins over the Ottawa Senators, including a 3-2 overtime thriller in Game 2. This isn't luck, folks. This is a culture of playoff dominance that Brind'Amour has built from the ground up.Look at the numbers: 2019: Beat Washington 5-0, 2-1 2021: Beat Nashville 5-2, 3-0 2022: Beat Boston 5-1, 5-2 2023: Beat Islanders 2-1, 4-3 (OT) 2024: Beat Islanders 3-1, 5-3 2025: Beat New Jersey 4-1, 3-1 2026: Beat Ottawa 2-0, 3-2 (OT)That's seven consecutive playoff runs where Carolina has protected home ice in the opening round like it's Fort Knox. And this isn't against weak competition - we're talking about playoff teams, desperate to steal a road win and shift momentum.Brind'Amour has built something special in Carolina. This is a team that plays with intensity, discipline, and an understanding that when you're at home in the playoffs, you don't give an inch. The crowd feeds off that energy, the building gets loud, and opposing teams wilt.In a league where road teams regularly steal games and playoff series are supposed to be coin flips, Carolina has found a formula. Whether it's coaching, roster construction, or just pure will, they've turned their home rink into a house of horrors for opponents.That's what championship cultures look like, folks. And don't be surprised if this streak carries Carolina deep into June.