Hurricanes dominate Canadiens to take 3-1 lead in Eastern Conference Final

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the NHL Eastern Conference Final on May 27, 2026, taking a 3-1 series lead. Carolina scored three times in under three minutes late in the first period and added an empty-net goal, shutting out Montreal for their third consecutive win. The Hurricanes, now 11-1 in the postseason and 6-0 on the road, can clinch a Stanley Cup Final berth in Game 5 on Friday in Raleigh.