Carolina Hurricanes look to close out New Jersey Devils with 3-1 series advantage

The Carolina Hurricanes are getting ready to face the New Jersey Devils during the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a dominant 3-1 lead in their series. In their last match, a 5-2 win, they were boosted by Andrei Svechnikov 's three-goal show. Having momentum behind them, the Carolina Hurricanes will try to close out the New Jersey Devils at home.
Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho power Carolina Hurricanes' playoff surge
The Carolina Hurricanes have counted significantly on their stars. Andrei Svechnikov's triple goal effort during Game 4 was proof of his ability to deliver when there is pressure involved, and Sebastian Aho has been consistent all season with a 29-goal and 45-assist contribution.
Martin Necas also made his presence known in the background, with one goal and nine assists over the Carolina Hurricanes' last 10 games. Carolina Hurricanes, +36 goals for the season, has combined strong defense with opportunistic offense to take control of the series.
The Hurricanes' dominance against Metropolitan Division opponents (21-4-5 record) also suggests they are prepared for playoff battles. Coach Rod Brind'Amour 's team enters Tuesday's game with confidence but is aware the Devils can counterattack.
New Jersey Devils need a big response to avoid elimination
The New Jersey Devils find themselves in a do-or-die scenario as they were unable to match Carolina's offense. Timo Meier , who tallied 27 goals and 27 assists during the season, will be key if the Devils are going to extend the series to the next game. Captain Nico Hischier , with four goals and five assists over his last 10 games, will also have to step up big time.
The Devils sport a +20 scoring margin for the season but have slipped lately, losing 3-7-0 over their previous 10 games and scoring only 2.2 goals per contest. Their scoring production will need to dramatically improve to keep up with the Hurricanes.
Much to the surprise of everyone, the Devils are accustomed to adversity and will be looking to their youthful core to lead a charge back.
High stakes as Carolina Hurricanes seek to advance
The Carolina Hurricanes can sweep the New Jersey Devils in their home building, something every team in the playoffs hopes for. With neither side suffering any key injuries, each team will be at full strength for what ought to be an electric game.
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For the Hurricanes, keeping their cool and playing their system will be key. For the Devils, it's survival — and rediscovering a spark to take the series back home to New Jersey. The Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to welcome the New Jersey Devils for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, having a dominant 3-1 lead in their first-round series. Their most recent game, a 5-2 win, benefitted from Andrei Svechnikov's three-goal outing. With the momentum in their favor, the Hurricanes will try to put the finishing touches on the Devils in front of their fans.