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Hurricanes Sweep Flyers in OT, Advance to East Finals
Jackson Blake scored twice, and Carolina outshot Philadelphia 36-15 to complete the sweep and reach the Eastern Conference finals.
- Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime for his second goal Saturday, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory and completing a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers. Carolina advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight season.
- Logan Stankoven scored his seventh playoff goal 4:13 into the third period to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead. Stankoven finished a cross-ice pass from Taylor Hall with a one-timer from just outside the crease.
- Frederik Andersen made 15 saves for Carolina, which dominated the shot count with a 36-15 advantage. Philadelphia goaltender Dan Vladar stopped 37 shots despite the loss.
- The Hurricanes will face the winner of the Buffalo and Montreal series in the Eastern Conference finals. Carolina remains undefeated at 8-0 in the playoffs, the NHL's first such start since 1985.
- Carolina is the 24th team in league history to win eight or more consecutive playoff games. The franchise seeks its first Stanley Cup championship since 2006.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right1Center20Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Center
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- 59% of the sources are Center
59% Center
L 38%
C 59%
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