Hurricanes, who held 3-1 series lead, lose 4-2 to top-seeded Bruins to force Game 7 in Boston

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are down to their last chance to pull off the biggest upset in the Eastern Conference.

Kane has hat trick as Blackhawks beat Canucks 7-5 to advance to Western Conference semis

CHICAGO — The hats came flying out of the seats and littered the ice at the United Center. The roar of the crowd was so loud that Chicago coach Joel Quenneville had trouble calling out line changes.

Roberto Luongo shuts down Blackhawks with 23 saves, Canucks take 2-1 series lead with 3-1 win

CHICAGO — It’s a hockey tradition in Chicago. The crowd roars during the National Anthem, reaching ear-splitting decibels and creating a frenetic atmosphere to start the game.

Capitals top Rangers and Hurricanes defeat Devils in opening round game 7s in NHL

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals needed three games to complete their comeback and advance to the NHL’s Eastern Conference semifinals. The Carolina Hurricanes needed just 80 seconds.

Eric Staal scores twice, Cam Ward makes 28 saves as Hurricanes rout Devils 4-0 to force Game 7

RALEIGH, N.C. — That the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils are headed to a decisive Game 7 is no surprise — not after those teams have produced the tightest first-round series of the playoffs.

Ovechkin finally scores, but Caps lose again to fall into 3-1 series hole against Rangers

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin insists he and the Washington Capitals aren’t frustrated even though Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers have the Southeast Division champions on the brink of elimination.

A fantastic Finn-ish: Jokinen’s last-second goal helps Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3, even series

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen couldn’t beat Martin Brodeur with his stick.