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Svechnikov’s Hat Trick Powers Hurricanes to 3–1 Series Lead Over Devils

Carolina moves within one win of advancing after a 5–2 victory, overcoming Andersen’s injury with strong depth and resilience.

Apr 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Leon Draisaitl (29) during overtime against the Los Angeles Kings in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the first overtime in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) skates against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Apr 27, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Andrei Svechnikov delivered his second career playoff hat trick, scoring three goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 5–2 win in Game 4 against the Devils.
  • Carolina now holds a commanding 3–1 lead in the first-round series, with Game 5 set for Tuesday night in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Starting goaltender Frederik Andersen exited early in the second period due to injury after a collision with Timo Meier; backup Pyotr Kochetkov made 14 saves in relief.
  • Officials initially called a major penalty on Meier for the collision but overturned it upon review, resulting in no penalty, a decision that frustrated Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour.
  • The Devils, missing key defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic, struggled to contain Carolina’s offensive depth, including contributions from Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin.