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The Carolina Hurricanes are now one win shy of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final after a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 4 Monday night at Lenovo Center.
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Yardbarker on MSNNHL Predictions: Game 4 Washington Capitals vs Carolina HurricanesWelcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
The prevailing theory ahead of the best-of-seven set was that it would be a long one, and if Washington wants its season to continue, it will be. But Carolina has earned its advantage, not necessarily through singular starring performances - Frederik Andersen notwithstanding, we'll get to him - but through production from everywhere in the lineup.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall earned "elite" praise from teammate Seth Jarvis after his game winning goal in Game 4.
The Washington Capitals appear to be making some tweaks to the lineup as they try to even the series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 on Monday, and it looks like Ryan Leonard will be back in the mix.