The Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-1 series lead against the Washington Capitals after coming away with a 5-2 win in Game 4 on Monday. A similar scenario played out in the Western Conference as the Edmonton Oilers also gained a 3-1 series lead thanks to a 3-0 win versus the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the NHL Eastern Conference Final. Carolina once again took care of business against the Washington Capitals on Monday night with a home Game 4 victory. The Hurricanes led for just under 50 minutes in their second consecutive win in the series.

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals continue their quest for the Stanley Cup as they battle the Hurricanes in their second-round series. Washington roared into the playoffs on the heels of a dominant regular season,