The Carolina Hurricanes have been here before; and the result was less than ideal. They're in the trenches, behind three games in a best-of-seven series. The ne

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) are separated during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

The Edmonton Oilers probably feel like they let Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars get away from them. Initially holding a 3-1 lead, the Oilers let the Stars back in through a series of power play goals,