Carolina avoids the sweep, Dallas returns the break and leads 2:1
The Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 4:3 away and thus remained in the series, reducing it to 3:1; the Stars keep their playoffs shine.
In the NHL playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes made an impressive comeback after falling behind 3-0 in the series against the New York Rangers. Unlike the NBA, where a team losing 3-0 is unlikely to turn things around, the NHL playoffs historically offer more hope for teams that fall behind early on.
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In the fourth game of the series, the Hurricanes managed to prolong the series decision by winning the game. After the first period, the home team led 3-1 with goals from Kuznetsov, Noesen, and Aho. Kylie scored the only goal for the visitors. However, from then on, only Carolina’s net shook. Goodrow reduced the score to 3-2, and Lavrenier equalized at the beginning of the decisive period. But Carolina scored with only three minutes left through Skjei to win 4-3. This victory allowed them to return the series to New York and gave them a chance to turn things around.
Similarly, Dallas showed that a two-game deficit in favor of the opponent can be overcome. Two games ago, Colorado had a 1-1 tie on their ice, but the Stars immediately retaliated with a break. They celebrated a 4-1 victory in style, with Tyler Seguin and Stankoven each scoring two goals, while Miko Rantanen scored the only goal for Colorado. This victory helped Dallas level the series, showing that a team can come back even when the odds seem stacked against them.