{"id":277396,"date":"2025-05-27T04:02:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/27\/3-things-carolina-hurricanes-did-right-to-stave-off-embarrassing-4-0-sweep-and-playoff-elimination-in-game-4\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:16","slug":"3-things-carolina-hurricanes-did-right-to-stave-off-embarrassing-4-0-sweep-and-playoff-elimination-in-game-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/27\/3-things-carolina-hurricanes-did-right-to-stave-off-embarrassing-4-0-sweep-and-playoff-elimination-in-game-4\/","title":{"rendered":"3 things Carolina Hurricanes did right to stave off embarrassing 4-0 sweep and playoff elimination in Game 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4932657\" data-slug-id=\"2534383\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/carolina-hurricanes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> pulled out a gritty, 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. With the win, the Canes avoided an embarrassing sweep, akin to the 2023 blanking that left the Canes searching for clues.<\/p>\n<p>But on Monday night, the Hurricanes played their best game of the series, leaving the Panthers on the ice looking to regroup.<\/p>\n<p>Logan Stankoven\u2019s goal at the 10:45 mark of the second period ended the Panthers\u2019 hopes of a sweep, forcing a Game 5 back in Carolina on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, here\u2019s a look at the three things the Carolina Hurricanes did right in Game 4 to avoid a sweep and keep their season alive.<\/p>\n<h2>3 things Carolina Hurricanes did right in Game 4 to stave off sweep by Florida Panthers<\/h2>\n<h3>#3 The Hurricanes took advantage of Panthers\u2019 complacency<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Hurricanes took advantage of a flat Panthers team in Game 4 - Source: Imagn\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"The Hurricanes took advantage of a flat Panthers team in Game 4 - Source: Imagn\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26293815-1748318043.jpeg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>The Hurricanes took advantage of a flat Panthers team in Game 4 &#8211; Source: Imagn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/news-panthers-matthew-tkachuk-makes-thoughts-clear-going-sebastian-aho-hit-teammate-sam-reinhart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> took advantage of the Panthers\u2019 sense of complacency in Game 4. The last time the Panthers found themselves in a similar situation was in Game 6 of their second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers entered that game looking to close out the Maple Leafs. Instead, the Cats took their foot off the gas and allowed the Maple Leafs to shut them out 2-0.<\/p>\n<p>The same thing happened to the Panthers in Game 4 against the Hurricanes. The Canes, meanwhile, played desperate hockey. Their desperation allowed the Canes to force a Game 5 back in Carolina.<\/p>\n<h3>#2 The Canes\u2019 relentless forechecking kept them in the game<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/news-paul-bissonnette-fires-blunt-5-word-mikko-rantanen-dig-hurricanes-disappointing-conference-finals-losses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> did not let up for the full 60 minutes. They kept coming at the Panthers, keeping them on their heels all game long.<\/p>\n<p>The first period favored the Hurricanes despite the lack of goals on the scoreboard. The Canes outshot the Panthers 11-7 in the opening frame, then followed that up with a 12-5 shot advantage in the second.<\/p>\n<p>But it was that relentless forechecking that led to a crucial turnover by Seth Jones in the neutral zone midway through the second period.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the goal:<\/p>\n<p>The pressure by the Hurricanes forced Jones to move the puck quickly, eventually landing on Alexander Nikishin\u2019s lap, who, then dished to Logan Stankoven for the game-winner.<\/p>\n<h3>#1 The Hurricanes\u2019 stars responded to their coach\u2019s public call<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Rod Brind'Amour called out his team following Game 3 - Source: Imagn\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg\"\/><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"Rod Brind'Amour called out his team following Game 3 - Source: Imagn\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/22797113-1748318112.jpeg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Rod Brind&#8217;Amour called out his team following Game 3 &#8211; Source: Imagn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Following Game 3, Carolina head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/news-hurricanes-hc-rod-brind-amour-sugarcoat-disappointment-lack-pushback-panthers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Rod Brind\u2019Amour called out his players<\/a>, pinning the blame on his stars for the 3-0 deficit they found themselves in.<\/p>\n<p>The public call seemed to work as the Canes played their best game of the series, with their stars showing up to play.<\/p>\n<p>Sebastian Aho and captain Jordan Staal deposited empty-netters to seal the win. But it was their defensive play and gritty approach that bought them enough time to break through the Panthers\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, the Hurricanes\u2019 stars will need to continue rising to the occasion to keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-author-info-parent\">\n<span class=\"about-the-author\">About the author<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-info-holder\">\n<div class=\"author-pic-holder\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"author-pic\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,&lt;svg width=\" height=\"100\"\/><rect width=\"100\" height=\"100\" style=\"fill:rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\/>&#8221; data-lazy=&#8221;https:\/\/keedag.sportskeeda.com\/user-pic\/2981390-1716632323-200.jpg?w=200&#8243;<br \/>\nalt=&#8221;Nestor Quixtan&#8221; height=&#8221;72&#8243; width=&#8221;72&#8243;&gt;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-bio-detail-holder\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p class=\"author-bio\" id=\"author-bio-text\">\nNestor is an NHL and MLB writer at Sportskeeda with over 10 years of experience. 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