Carolina Hurricanes defeat Ottawa Senators in Game 3 to take 3-0 playoff series lead
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Updated · The Hockey News · Apr 24
Carolina Hurricanes defeat Ottawa Senators in Game 3 to take 3-0 playoff series lead
14 articles · Updated · The Hockey News · Apr 24
Carolina's 2-1 victory in Ottawa featured goals from Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake, with Frederik Andersen making 21 saves and the Hurricanes killing all five Senators power plays.
The Hurricanes' second line has scored five of the team's seven goals this series, while Ottawa's top scorers remain pointless and key defenseman Jake Sanderson exited injured.
Carolina has not trailed at any point in the series, conceding only three goals, and now stands one win from advancing, with NHL history strongly favoring teams up 3-0 in best-of-seven series.
Are the Hurricanes' top line struggles a major warning sign for tougher playoff rounds?
Is Logan Stankoven's dominant performance the start of a Conn Smythe trophy campaign?
How has Carolina's penalty kill become its most valuable weapon in the playoffs?
Could the NHL's controversial non-suspension of Taylor Hall fuel an unlikely Senators comeback?
Has Linus Ullmark's elite goaltending been completely wasted by Ottawa's silent offense?