"Hurricanes Take Commanding Lead in Eastern Conference Final. The Carolina Hurricanes dealt a crushing blow to the Montreal Canadiens, securing a 7-1 victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Hurricanes' dominant performance has them just one win away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, where they would face off against the winner of the Western Conference Final. With their momentum building, the Hurricanes are poised to bring the coveted championship to the city of Raleigh for the first time in franchise history."

Hurricanes Curb Stomp Canadiens; Move Within One Win From Stanley Cup Final  Yahoo Sports