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Carolina blanked Montreal 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, with Aho, Staal and Stankoven scoring in a 2:47 span of the first period and Frederik Andersen making 18 saves for the shutout; Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-netter as the Hurricanes dominated 43-18 in shots, setting up Game 5 in North Carolina.
Carolina Hurricanes are set to roll out the same lineup for Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with Frederik Andersen in net and Svechnikov, Aho, and Jarvis leading the forwards, as they chase a third straight postseason win after back-to-back overtime victories.
Carolina sticks with its lineup for Game 3 in Montreal, betting on continued offense from Nikolaj Ehlers and Eric Robinson and a tight road defense, with Frederik Andersen starting in goal as the Hurricanes push to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice, including a 3:29 into overtime, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final and tying the series at 1-1. Eric Robinson also scored for Carolina, while Josh Anderson struck twice for Montreal. The series shifts to Canada for Game 3.
Montreal jumped out to a four-goal lead in the opening period and rode that momentum to a 6-2 road win over Carolina to open the Eastern Conference Final. Caufield, Danault, Texier and Demidov scored early, Juraj Slafkovsky added two goals later, and Jakub Dobes stopped 16 shots as Carolina, after an 11-day layoff, struggled at the start. The Hurricanes led off with Seth Jarvis’ early goal, but Montreal dominated the pace and now hosts Game 2 on Saturday.
The Hurricanes drop Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final 6-2 to the Montreal Canadiens after a slow start, despite Seth Jarvis' early goal; Montreal built a 4-1 lead after the first period, Carolina narrowed it to 4-2 in the second, but the comeback stalled and Juraj Slafkovsky sealed the win with an empty-netter; Game 2 is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, jumping to a 4-1 lead with four first-period goals (Caufield tying early, followed by Danault, Texier and Demidov). Eric Robinson trimmed the gap to 4-2 for Carolina after Caufield’s shot hit the post, but Slafkovský tallied in the third to make it 5-2 and again late in the period to seal the 6-2 win. Jakub Dobes, in goal for Montreal, posted a .923 save percentage with 24 saves as Montreal looks to take a 2-0 series lead in Game 2.
The Montreal Canadiens scored four goals in the first 11 minutes to build a 4-1 lead, then Carolina’s Eric Robinson made it 4-2 early in the second, as Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference Final opened in Raleigh.
Carolina Hurricanes are set to start Frederik Andersen and roll with the same projected lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens. Forwards: Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, Hall-Stankoven-Blake, Ehlers-Staal-Martinook, Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson; defense: Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, Gostisbehere-Nikishin. Scratches: Deslauriers, Kochetkov, Kotkaniemi, Reilly. PP1 features Aho/Ehlers (Staal), Jarvis, Svechnikov with Gostisbehere; PP2 features Blake, Hall, Jankowski, Stankoven with Miller. Andersen is the starting goalie, continuing a strong run with a .950 save percentage and 1.12 GAA this playoff season.
The Canadiens travel to Raleigh for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes, aiming to quiet Carolina’s dangerous second line (Blake–Hall–Stankoven) and withstand an early, loud push from a rested, undefeated team. Montreal carries confidence from a 3-0 regular-season edge over Carolina and will lean on playoff scoring leader Alex Newhook, while Frederik Andersen’s stellar postseason form anchors the Hurricanes. With no morning skate scheduled, lineup details will be announced closer to puck drop.
Colorado faces Vegas in the West final and Carolina meets Montreal in the East, with The Athletic’s staff keeping the Avalanche as Cup favorites and the Hurricanes as a strong challenger; discussions include Conn Smythe/MVP chatter (Marner if Vegas wins, MacKinnon’s standout year), plus notes on goaltending, depth, and rest as key factors shaping the outcome of the conference finals.
Carolina clinches the Eastern Conference Final by beating Philadelphia 3-2 in overtime in Game 4, while Montreal survives Buffalo in seven games to reach the East Final. The Hurricanes earned home-ice advantage for the series, which begins in Raleigh.
Buffalo unleashed seven consecutive goals to erase a 3-1 deficit and beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 at the Bell Centre, forcing a decisive Game 7 in Buffalo. Captain Nick Suzuki called the defeat shocking and Montreal’s season now hinges on a strong rebound to reach the Eastern Conference Final, while Buffalo dominated in goals, shots, blocks and faceoffs as the Canadiens’ home-ice form continues to be an issue.
Buffalo erased a 3-1 deficit and roared to an 8-3 win in Game 6 at Montreal to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 17 shots in relief after 10 minutes, while the Sabres plated seven unanswered goals, including four on the power play. Rasmus Dahlin had five points (1 goal, 4 assists) and Tage Thompson four (1+3), with Jack Quinn scoring his first career playoff goals and Zach Benson adding a multi-point night. Konsta Helenius also scored, and Zach Metsa debuted with a playoff goal. Buffalo set a road playoff record with eight goals, and Game 7 will be Monday at KeyBank Center on ESPN.
Montreal hosts Buffalo in Game 6 at the Bell Centre, aiming to clinch the series and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The day features a full playoff atmosphere with rally towels, a Street Edition watch party, and Fan Jam as Montreal looks to capitalize on a dangerous power play while Buffalo’s goaltending has struggled; Cole Caufield is a key spark for the Canadiens as they try to close the series at home.