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Hurricanes Open Finals After Historic Sweep, Andersen .950 Save%

5/21/2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes opened the Eastern Conference finals on May 21 after an 11-day layoff, the longest since 1919.
The team became the first under the modern playoff format to sweep its first two series when it swept the Philadelphia Flyers on May 9.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen entered the series with a .950 save percentage, the best among playoff goaltenders.

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The Carolina Hurricanes opened the Eastern Conference finals on May 21 after an 11-day layoff, the longest since 1919.
The team became the first under the modern playoff format to sweep its first two series when it swept the Philadelphia Flyers on May 9.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen entered the series with a .950 save percentage, the best among playoff goaltenders.