Overview
- Frederik Andersen made 20 saves for his fifth career playoff shutout in Game 4.
- Logan Stankoven’s second-period wrist shot accounted for the only regulation goal before Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal added empty-net finishes.
- Florida was without key contributors Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A. J. Greer, limiting its offensive options against a stifling Carolina defense.
- The win ended the Hurricanes’ 15-game Eastern Conference finals losing streak and was their first victory at this stage since 2006.
- Carolina will host Game 5 on Wednesday in Raleigh trailing the series 3-1 as it aims to become the fifth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 deficit.