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Oh, man. Brayden McNabb eats a Nikolaj Ehlers slap shot and goes off the ice immediately.

After their Game 1 loss to Montreal in the ECF, the #Canes said they had a tough video session. Today's was described as "similar." "We keep it real. That's the only way you're going to learn," Rod Brind'Amour said. "We've got to get better. That's the bottom line."

We're all tied up as we head to the late stages of regulation, thanks to Shayne Gostisbehere! 👻🐻

Logan Stankoven never gives up on the draw, even when it looks like he's lost it. As timely a goal as it gets.

Jordan Staal stops the bleeding and ties it up for the #Canes! 🙌

A very timely and very necessary tally for the home team. That's a good guy to get it from, too.

Nikolaj Ehlers has two goals in the first 12:08 of the Stanley Cup Final! 😱

On the first one, he shot. This time, he made a move. Both times, he finished.

One shot, one goal. (And a nice shout-out to the Caniacs from Ray Ferraro.)

Nikolaj Ehlers scores on the first shot of the Stanley Cup Final! 🤯

That's one way to start the Stanley Cup Final! Shea Theodore makes a bad pinch, and it's off to the races for the home team.

K'Andre Miller was asked to revisit the trade that brought him to Raleigh and to reflect on what's transpired in the 11 months since. It was a thoughtful, team-first answer. "My job was pretty easy once I got here — put a smile on my face and go play hockey."

How did Jordan Martinook spend his night before Game 1? Getting yelled at by his daughter. 😅 This evening, it'll be on him and his teammates to bring the intensity. "I look around at every guy in that room, and I'm just so pumped to see what they can do tonight."

Taylor Hall said playing with Jackson Blake and Logan Stankoven has "given him a lot of energy." "At times, they seem young, but they're very mature in the way that they play, and mature in a way that I wasn't at that age, hockey-wise."

The #Canes had six days between Rounds 1 & 2. 11 days between Rounds 2 & 3. This time, just three days between the ECF and the SCF. Is the quicker turnaround a positive? "We're excited about getting going right away... Game 1 is Tuesday. Let's go," Jordan Staal answered.

Taylor Hall only joined the #Canes last year, but he knew how much an ECF win would mean to the longer-tenured members of the roster, such as Aho, Martinook, Slavin, and Staal. "They've laid the foundation for everything that's gone on here... I'm really happy for those guys."

Rod Brind'Amour was asked about the meaning of last night's win for the fan base and the community. His answer was A+. “It’s special because they’ve grinded it out with us. Night in, night out, supporting us, loud, enthusiastic, they’re behind us..."

W! For the first time since 2006, the #Canes are headed to the Stanley Cup Final. They take Game 5 from Montreal by a score of 6-1, winning four in a row to claim the Eastern Conference crown.

It's real. The Carolina Hurricanes are going to the Stanley Cup Final.

The #Canes (12-1) became the first team to reach the Stanley Cup Final with fewer than two losses since 1987, when all four rounds went best-of-seven.

Shayne Gostisbehere working around the net? 🐻👻 Sure!

Good puck movement. That Seth Jarvis dish is smooth.

Jackson Blake is in on the scoring party, extending the #Canes' lead to four!

Hall and Logan Stankoven, who pushed the puck up ice, now have three-point nights. We have not yet reached the midpoint of regulation.

Eric Robinson's third goal of the series puts the #Canes up by three!

Logan Stankoven wins an offensive zone draw and gets rewarded seconds later!

A defensive zone high flip from William Carrier lands perfectly, and Robinson uses his speed to get there. Pandamonium at Lenovo Center.

It started after an offensive zone draw win by the goal-scorer himself. Nice job by Taylor Hall down low to facilitate.

The #Canes get the first goal for the fifth time in five games! Tonight, it's thanks to Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall.

Excellent work by No. 22 to take advantage of the time and space. And as Hall's net-front drive turns into a slam dunk.

Raleigh is ready to roll. 🔌⚡️

Jackson Blake on staying in the moment, with a major opportunity ahead of the #Canes: "You've got to focus on tonight and know what we did the last three games to be successful in those... I'm pretty sure everyone in the locker room is pretty excited to go."

On the scoreboard again last night, Logan Stankoven now has 13 goals in 27 playoff games with the #Canes. 🐶

W! The #Canes take both in Montreal and are headed home with a 3-1 series lead. Guided by a trio of goals separated by just 2:47 in the first period, they earn a 4-0 victory this evening. Frederik Andersen was perfect, stopping 17 for his third shutout in as many rounds.

K'Andre Miller really found Jordan Staal's stick, which was set up between Josh Anderson's legs. Insane feed.

Blink, and you missed it. 👁️ Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, and Logan Stankoven go back-to-back-to-back in under three minutes.

A two-on-one with Jackson Blake turns into gold. Carolina is humming to end the first period.

Josh Anderson is a big boy at 6-foot-3, 226 lbs., but the captain wins the battle in front. That's a remarkably well-placed find from the blueliner to make it happen.

The man advantage needed one, and they got it. No indecision from the man they call Fish.

Seth Jarvis was asked about Jordan Staal today. He gave a great answer, but he may be hearing about his description of the captain... 😅🤦‍♂️

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W! The #Canes have done it again in overtime. Tonight, it's Sebastian Aho tipping home an Andrei Svechnikov shot. They take Game 3 by a score of 3-2 and claim a 2-1 series lead. A well-deserved victory after outshooting Montreal 38-12.

Andrei Svechnikov lets it fly from the point, and No. 20, camped out in front, gets a piece of it.

Sebastian Aho wins Game 3 in overtime for the #Canes! 🙌

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No goal! Montreal's would-have-been go-ahead goal is wiped off after it's shown Cole Caufield was offside. We'll play on 2-2 with 12:01 on the clock.

K'Andre Miller sets up Taylor Hall, and the #Canes have their lead back late in the first! 👏

Heck of a setup from K'Andre Miller, who had activated from the point.

The #Canes have the first lead of the night thanks to Shayne Gostisbehere! 👻🐻

After winning a board battle, Mark Jankowski's shot is blocked, but it jumps right to an unmarked Ghost in front.