The Carolina Hurricanes took a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Washington Capitals with a 5-2 victory in Game 4 of their second-round playoffs on Monday night at Lenovo Center.

Sean Walker had a critical late goal and an assist (marking his first career playoff goal), with Andrei Svechnikov following that with an empty-netter to help the Hurricanes clinch the win, and move one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. Taylor Hall, Seth Jarvis and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for the Hurricanes, with Frederik Andersen finishing with 19 saves.

Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday at Capital One Arena.

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The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from advancing to the Western Final after a 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 on Monday night at Rogers Place.  The Oilers now lead the Western Conference Second Round 3-1.

Adam Henrique scored twice in the first period, with Evander Kane adding a goal and an assist for the Oilers. Stuart Skinner made 23 saves for Edmonton en route to victory.

Edmonton will face off against the Golden Knights for Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

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