The Montréal Canadiens are on the brink of elimination in their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, trailing 3-1. As the Canadiens take the ice for Game 5 at PNC Arena, they'll be looking to stave off the inevitable and force a decisive Game 6 back in Montréal. The Hurricanes have dominated the series so far, with their high-powered offense and stingy defense proving too much for the Canadiens to handle. Can the Canadiens find a way to get back on track and extend their season, or will they be heading home for the summer?

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