The Carolina Hurricanes made headlines in the NHL playoffs by securing a crucial 3-0 victory against the Florida Panthers, marking their first win in the Eastern Conference Final since 2006. Despite this win, they still trail the series 3-1, with Game 5 set for Wednesday, 2025-05-27 08:14:00, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh.
- Carolina Hurricanes win Game 4, 3-0.
- Series score: Florida Panthers lead 3-1.
- Frederik Andersen achieves second postseason shutout.
- Hurricanes aim for historic comeback from 3-0.
- Logan Stankoven scores first career NHL point.
- Panthers' scoring efficiency remains historically high.
This victory was significant for the Hurricanes, showcasing their resilience as they aim to become only the fifth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit. With rookies Alexander Nikishin and Logan Stankoven contributing key plays, Carolina demonstrated a renewed fighting spirit.
As the Hurricanes strive to claw back into the series, the question remains: can they maintain this momentum? Their performance in Game 4 highlighted several key developments:
- Frederik Andersen achieved a shutout with 20 saves.
- Rookies Nikishin and Stankoven combined for the first goal of the series.
- Carolina is undefeated when scoring first this postseason.
Looking ahead, the Hurricanes must capitalize on their momentum in Game 5 to keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive. Will they rise to the occasion or falter under pressure?
