Hurricanes Shut Out Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of Eastern Conference Finals

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night in Montreal. The Hurricanes outshot the Canadiens 43-18 and scored three first-period goals. Carolina has now taken a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 on Friday.

Aho scored on a power play to give Carolina a 1-0 lead. Jordan Staal added a goal shortly afterward, and Logan Stankoven made the score 3-0 before the end of the period. The Canadiens went 0-for-2 on power-play opportunities in the first period.

Andersen stopped all 18 shots he faced for the shutout. Montreal managed only three shots on goal in the third period. The Canadiens changed all four forward lines between the first and second periods but did not generate sustained offense.

The Canadiens are now 0-3 in Game 4 during these playoffs.

Montreal has not won a home game in the postseason. Game 5 is scheduled for Friday in Montreal.