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The Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers are one win away from advancing to the conference final, thanks to Game 4 victories.
After a 4-0 win in Game 3 on Saturday night, the Carolina Hurricanes are looking to take both games at home against the Washington Capitals. The two teams face off in Game 4
Stuart Skinner turned away 24 shots in his shutout win for the home side. The win marked the first shutout of the postseason for the Oilers, who prior to Game 4, allowed at least three goals in seven of nine games. Vegas didn't have an answer for Skinner all night and now it is in a must-win spot in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Sean Walker and Taylor Hall each had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Lenovo Center on Monday.
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Sportsnaut on MSNHurricanes total team effort key in 5-2 Game 4 win, pushing Capitals to brink: takeawaysGetting contributions up and down the lineup, the Carolina Hurricanes put forth a formidable team effort Monday, when they skated
Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall earned "elite" praise from teammate Seth Jarvis after his game winning goal in Game 4.
The prevailing theory ahead of the best-of-seven set was that it would be a long one, and if Washington wants its season to continue, it will be. But Carolina has earned its advantage, not necessarily through singular starring performances - Frederik Andersen notwithstanding, we'll get to him - but through production from everywhere in the lineup.
The Washington Capitals appear to be making some tweaks to the lineup as they try to even the series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 on Monday, and it looks like Ryan Leonard will be back in the mix.