The Carolina Hurricanes secured a crucial 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, avoiding elimination and marking their first win in the East finals in 20 years. Frederik Andersen led the charge with a commanding performance, earning his fifth career playoff shutout by stopping 20 shots. Logan Stankoven scored the opening goal, ending a lengthy scoring drought for Carolina in this series. The Hurricanes, having lost 15 consecutive East finals games, showed resilience, with empty-net goals by Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal to seal the win.

With this win, Carolina now trails the series 3-1, a far less daunting position than facing a sweep. The victory is particularly significant, breaking a 364-minute stretch without a lead in the East finals. Game 5 is set to take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, where the Hurricanes will aim to continue their momentum and force a Game 6.