Hurricanes Complete Sweep of Senators 4-2

The Carolina Hurricanes completed a decisive sweep of the Ottawa Senators with a 4-2 victory in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, showcasing their dominance and readiness for the next round. According to Deadspin, Logan Stankoven's power-play goal at 9:10 of the third period broke a tie and marked his fourth goal of the series.

Taylor Hall opened the scoring for Carolina with a goal in the second period, while Sebastian Aho later added two empty-net goals to seal the win. The Senators' Drake Batherson tied the game at 1-1 with a power-play goal, but the Hurricanes' strong performance, including Frederik Andersen's 25 saves, ensured their advancement.

Canes Country noted the intensity of the game, with multiple penalties and physical play, particularly following a hard hit that sidelined Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin. The victory marks the Hurricanes' sixth consecutive appearance in the second round of the playoffs, with significant contributions from their key players, highlighting their potential as serious contenders for the Stanley Cup.