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Hurricanes Blank Canadiens 4-0, Lead Series 3-1

5/28/2026

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Summary

Hurricanes Shutout Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, falling behind 3-1 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Carolina outshot Montreal 43-18 and held a 95-45 edge in total shot attempts.
Jakub Dobes made 39 saves while Frederik Andersen recorded his fifth playoff shutout, a franchise record.
Dobes said the team is prepared and energized for Game 5, aiming to force a Game 7.

Summary

Hurricanes Road Dominance

The Carolina Hurricanes became the seventh NHL team to win six or more road playoff games to start a postseason.
Their record in three playoff rounds is 11-1.
Game 5 is Friday at 8 p.m. in Raleigh’s Lenovo Center, offering a chance to clinch at home.
A Carolina appearance in the Stanley Cup Final would be its first since 2006, ending a 20-year drought, while the Vegas Golden Knights await winner.

History

Historical Context

After the 2004-05 lockout, the Hurricanes posted a franchise-best 52-22-8 record and 112 points in 2005-06, then captured their first Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7, with rookie goalie Cam Ward making 33 saves. That 2006 breakthrough, the first major-league title for North Carolina, now resurfaces as the Canes lead the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Hurricanes Shutout Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, falling behind 3-1 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Carolina outshot Montreal 43-18 and held a 95-45 edge in total shot attempts.
Jakub Dobes made 39 saves while Frederik Andersen recorded his fifth playoff shutout, a franchise record.
Dobes said the team is prepared and energized for Game 5, aiming to force a Game 7.

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