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Sporting News on MSNHow Hurricanes snapped Eastern Conference Finals losing streak at 15 straight games since 2006 Stanley CupThe Hurricanes found themselves on the wrong side of history. Carolina has made yet another Eastern Conference Finals, but continues not to be able to get over the hump and back to the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Florida Panthers had lit up the scoreboard with five-plus goals in the opening three games of the Eastern Conference Final. In Game 4, however, the Carolina Hurricanes produced a sound defensive effort to shut down the Panthers 3-0 to avoid elimination.
The Carolina Hurricanes finally won an Eastern Conference Final game, beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Game 4 on Monday night.
Carolina Hurricanes end 15-game conference finals losing streak with 3-0 victory over Florida Panthers, first win since 2006 Stanley Cup season.
After 15 straight Eastern Conference Final losses, the Carolina Hurricanes have finally broken their curse, thanks to a 3-0 win Monday night in Sunrise.
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The odds of overcoming a 3-0 series deficit are overwhelmingly slim. A 3-1 deficit is no picnic either, but the Hurricanes at least know now that they can beat the Panthers in the playoffs.
The Florida Panthers have a chance to return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year by winning Game 4 vs. Carolina Hurricanes.