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.

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 Hurricanes’ 5-2 win gives them a 3-1 lead in the second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, which shifts back to Washington for Game 5 Thursday.

Getting contributions up and down the lineup, the Carolina Hurricanes put forth a formidable team effort Monday, when they skated

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Washington Capitals are using resiliency as a confidence booster heading into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Monday (7 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS).

Alex Ovechkin leads the Washington Capitals against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of a series the ‘Canes lead 2-1.

With the momentum of the game — and potentially the series — hanging in the balance, the 33-year-old didn't need long.

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.