Hurricanes Lead Canadiens 3-1 in Eastern Conference Finals

The win gives the Hurricanes a 3-1 series lead, with Game 5 set for Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Teams holding a 3-1 series lead have won the series 91 percent of the time in Stanley Cup playoff history. In the conference finals round, that record stands at 72-1.

Game 4 Summary The Hurricanes scored three goals in less than three minutes during the first period. Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven each scored in that stretch. Frederik Andersen recorded the shutout. Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net goal late in the third period.

The Canadiens managed no goals despite early chances. They have now lost three straight games after winning Game 1.

The Hurricanes improved to 6-0 on the road this postseason.

Andersen became the fifth goaltender to win his first six road games in a single playoff year. Logan Stankoven has eight goals in 12 postseason games. Sebastian Aho reached 11 career playoff power-play goals, a franchise record for the Hurricanes organization. The Canadiens recorded 43 total shots across their last three games, the lowest three-game total since the 1959-60 season.