Hurricanes Take 2-1 East Final Lead Into Game 4 Against Canadiens as Vegas Awaits Stanley Cup Opponent
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Updated · Fox News · May 27
Hurricanes Take 2-1 East Final Lead Into Game 4 Against Canadiens as Vegas Awaits Stanley Cup Opponent
13 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 27
Game 4 opens with Carolina holding a 2-1 Eastern Conference final lead over Montreal, putting the Hurricanes two wins from their first Stanley Cup Final berth in years.
10-1 in the playoffs, Carolina has surged after a Game 1 stumble, with Frederik Andersen allowing two goals in each of the past two wins.
Montreal has already played 17 postseason games, including seven overtime contests, and the heavier workload is raising fatigue concerns against Carolina's speed.
Jakub Dobes has still kept the Canadiens competitive, allowing eight goals in the series, but Montreal needs an aggressive response to avoid falling behind 3-1.
Vegas already swept Colorado to reach the Stanley Cup Final, so the East winner will decide the Golden Knights' opponent.
Can Montreal's comeback magic defy statistics, or will Carolina's relentless pressure finally end their improbable run?
How did coach John Tortorella turn a team with the 31st-ranked save percentage into a Stanley Cup finalist?