This is a 7* on CAROLINA

Carolina has “fooled around” with Nashville too much and now finds this series deadlocked at two games apiece. The “problem” is they’ve run into a hot goaltender in Juuse Saros, who has stopped 171 of the 184 shots he’s faced. Still those 184 shots through four games are the most any goalie has seen in these playoffs. Eventually, the Hurricanes are going to breakthrough and don’t be surprised if it comes via the power play where they’re just 2 for 14 so far in the series. This was a team that was second in the league in converting with the man advantage (25.6%) during the regular season. It was a regular season that saw them win the Central Division with 80 points. After losing both games in Nashville, the series is now back in Raleigh where the ‘Canes have suffered just three regulation losses all season. They won the first two games here - 5-2 and 3-0. Both losses in Nashville were double overtime games. The Predators have lost seven of their last eight games here. All signs point to the favorite taking Game 5. Play on CAROLINA

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