The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals after taking a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Ottawa Senators. Logan Stankoven's early goal marked his third consecutive game-opening tally, setting the tone for the Hurricanes' 2-1 win in Game 3. The Hurricanes' dominant performance has the Senators facing an uphill battle to stay in the series, with the pressure mounting on head coach D.J. Smith's team to mount a comeback. As the series shifts back to Ottawa for Game 4, the Senators will be looking to find a way to break the Hurricanes' stranglehold on the series.
OTTAWA -- Logan Stankoven opened the scoring for the third straight game for the Carolina Hurricanes, who took a 3-0 series lead against the Ottawa Senators with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern ...
