Hurricanes Take Command in Game 4
Carolina’s net‑minder Frederik Andersen turned in 18 saves, securing his third shutout of the postseason and preserving a flawless 4-0 final score against Montreal.
A flurry of goals in the opening period saw Sebastian Aho open the scoring with a one‑timer from the right circle on a power play, Jordan Staal tip in K’Andre Miller’s centering pass, and Logan Stankoven cap the burst with a two‑on‑one finish alongside Jason Blake. The quick trio of goals came within a 2:47 span, establishing a commanding early lead.
Andrei Svechnikov added an empty‑net marker in the third period, while Nikolaj Ehlers and Shayne Gostisbehere contributed two assists each, underscoring the depth of Carolina’s offensive attack.
The victory not only gave the Hurricanes a 3‑1 edge in the series but also marked their 11th win in the first three playoff rounds, a streak that includes a historic run of six consecutive road victories — the seventh such team in NHL history to achieve that feat.
Game 5 is slated for Friday night in North Carolina, where the Hurricanes aim to close out the series and advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Their perfect blend of disciplined defense and opportunistic scoring has positioned them as a formidable opponent heading into the next contest.