Carolina won the first two games, 4-1 and 3-1, before losing Game 3, 3-2, in two overtimes. New Jersey had five power plays in Game 3 and failed to score. The Carolina offense was ninth in goals scored during the regular season and 10th in goals given up (2.81 per game). Goalie Frederik Andersen has been terrific in the playoffs with a 1.48 goals against average and a .943 save percentage. New Jersey was ranked 20th in goals scored and has scored just five goals in three games. The Devils haven't had much of a home ice edge (20-17-5), and the defense is dealing with injuries to Brenden Dillon and Luke Hughes. Play Carolina.
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