Overview

• Andrei Svechnikov scored a playoff-best hat trick, including an empty-net goal, to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 4.
• Carolina overcame the second-period injury exit of starting goaltender Frederik Andersen, with backup Pyotr Kochetkov stepping in to make 14 saves.
• The Devils, missing key defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic, struggled to contain Carolina's offensive depth and defensive pressure.
• Timo Meier's collision with Andersen was reviewed for a potential penalty but was ultimately deemed incidental contact, a decision that frustrated Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour.
• Game 5, where Carolina can secure their fifth consecutive first-round playoff advancement, is scheduled for Tuesday night in Raleigh, North Carolina.