The Oilers and the Hurricanes played to raucous home crowds and pushed their opponents to the brink of elimination, each going up 3-1 in their series.

Carolina Hurricanes 5 - Washington Capitals 2: The Hurricanes dominated on home ice, pushing the Capitals to the brink of elimination with a 3-1 series lead. Twelve different Carolina skaters recorded a point, showcasing their depth. While Alex Ovechkin scored for Washington, the Hurricanes responded effectively each time the Capitals tried to close the gap. Frederik Andersen continued his strong play in net for Carolina.

Edmonton Oilers 3 - Vegas Golden Knights 0: The Oilers shut out the defending champions in Edmonton, taking a 3-1 series lead. Adam Henrique scored twice in the first period, and Stuart Skinner recorded a 23-save shutout, his first of the postseason. The Oilers' strong start and Skinner's stellar performance were the key storylines, putting Vegas in a tough position heading back home.

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