It's hard to know if the Hurricanes should take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series and toss it in the trash, chalking it up to first-game jitters, or watch it one more time and use it to understand what it takes to win in the postseason.

Either way, Carolina will need to refocus heading into tomorrow's Game 2 or face a 2-0 series deficit when they come back to Raleigh for the series' third matchup.

In the CHL, Mike Murphy and the Belleville Bulls dropped Game 1 of the OHL's Eastern Conference Finals to Brampton.

Game 1 Recaps

Canes Country: Hurricanes fall to Devils, 4-1

In Lou We Trust: Devils roll over Canes in Game 1, 4-1

News & Observer: Canes crumble quickly

N&O's Canes Now: Canes try to regroup after ugly start

Associated Press: Devils 4, Hurricanes 1

The Star-Ledger: Devils cruise past Hurricanes, 4-1 • Parise propels playoff push • Hurricanes goalie sharp while teammates struggle • Things you may have missed • Brodeur expects Hurricanes to bounce back in Game 2 • Devils use defensive formula

New York Daily News: Devils get jump on Hurricanes

SI.com: Devils' domination of Canes in Game 1 more than a Brodeur thing

CBC: Maurice: We were a little jittery

NHL.com: Cullen passes first test in return from injury • Boxscore • Game Summary • Event Summary

WRALSportsFan.com: Hurricanes page (video and audio)

850 The Buzz: Rough start for Carolina (audio also)

Hurricanes News

TSN: Ten players on the NHL playoff hot seat

CHL Playoffs

Belleville Bulls (trail series with Brampton 1-0): Lose Game 1

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