It marked the third straight season that Carolina had lost a series despite having home ice and the third straight trip to the Eastern Final to end in a sweep going back to 2009. STRENGTHS: The core group has been through Carolina's multi-year journey from playoff newbie to perennial Cup contender. The Hurricanes have an aggressive forechecking style and surrendered the fewest goals in the league in 2022 and the second-fewest in 2023.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored in overtime, Pheonix Copley made 27 saves to win his fourth straight start and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) Adrian Kempe scored in overtime, Pheonix Copley made 27 saves to win his fourth straight start and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night.