Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) stops a shot by Carolina’s Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Cece Marks of Raleigh feeds Hamilton the pig a carrot before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Chrissy and Rod Rodriguez of Youngsville, center, cheer for opposing teams before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Lewis Carden of South Hill, Virginia tailgates before the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Chrissy and Rod Rodriguez of Youngsville love each other despite cheering for opposing teams before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina Panther linebacker Luke Kuechly sounds the warning siren before the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Micheal Ferland (79) tries to score on Boston goalie Tuukka Rask (40) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Boston goalie Tuukka Rask (40) deflects a shot by Carolina Hurricanes’ Micheal Ferland (79) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Marcus Johansson (90) can’t steal the puck as Carolina’s Lucas Wallmark (71) and Micheal Ferland (79) bring the puck up ice during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Faulk (27) hits Boston’s Joakim Nordstrom (20) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Brett Pesce (22) defends Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand (63) during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) and Boston’s Torey Krug (47) during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) blocks a shot by the Boston Bruins during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Micheal Ferland (79) checks Boston’s Charlie Coyle (13) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour confers with assistant coach Jeff Daniels during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) makes the stop as Boston’s David Backes (42) tries to score during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) cover the puck after Boston’s Jake DeBrusk (74) and David Backes (42) tried to score during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Teuvo Teravainen (86) takes the puck past Boston’s Zdeno Chara (33) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Saku Maenalanen (8) can’t get the puck past Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter (21) fights with Boston Bruins’ Charlie Coyle (13) during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) and Boston’s Charlie Coyle (13) tussle on the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) and Boston’s Charlie Coyle (13) tussle on the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Official Pierre Racicot works to separate Carolina Hurricanes’ Saku Maenalanen (8) and Boston Bruins’ Torey Krug (47) during a altercation in the first period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour works with his team during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Boston Bruins’ goalie Tuukka Rask (40) deflects a shot by Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams (14) is escorted to the penalty box in the first period against the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) and Boston’s Torey Krug (47) tussle on the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) and Boston’s Torey Krug (47) tussle on the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) heads to the penalty box after being called for a penalty during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Chris Wagner (14) scores on Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Boston Bruins’ Chris Wagner (14) scores on Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
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Boston Bruins’ Brandon Carlo (25) celebrates with Chris Wagner (14) after Wagner’s goal during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Brandon Carlo (25) celebrates with Chris Wagner (14) after Wagner scored on Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Boston Bruins’ Chris Wagner (14) is surrounded by teammates as they celebrate Wagner’s goal during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
The Bruins’ second goal slips past Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Boston Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk (74) tries to score on Carolina Hurricanes’ Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin (74) protects the puck from Boston Bruins’ Chris Wagner(14) in front of Hurricanes’ goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Jaccob Slavin (74) stops Boston’s Chris Wagner (14) as he heads towards Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer against the Boston Bruins during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) celebrates with Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) after de Haan scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) celebrates with Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) after de Haan scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Calvin de Haan (44) is surrounded by teammates after scoring during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Calvin de Haan (44) is surrounded by teammates after scoring during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) celebrates a goal during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) celebrates a goal during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) celebrates a goal during the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Sean Kuraly (52) looks for a shot as Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) and Carolina’s Brett Pesce (22) defend the goal during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) and Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) get tangled up during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Boston Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk (74) interferes with Carolina Hurricane goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) nullifying a goal in the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Jake DeBrusk (74) collides with Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) causing a goaltender interference call during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) stops the shot by Carolina’s Jordan Staal (11) during the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com
Boston Bruins’ Sean Kuraly (52) is checked to the ice by Carolina Hurricanes’ Lucas Wallmark (71) during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) blocks a shot against Carolina during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) blocks a shot against Carolina during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Boston’s Charlie McAvoy (73) and Carolina’s Jordan Staal (11) get into a tussle during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Jesse Plunkett of Raleigh, N.C. reacts during the closing minute of play as the Hurricanes fall 2-1 to the Boston Bruins’ in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.Robert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with his team during the final moments of the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Boston won 2-1.Travis Longtlong@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho (20) reacts as time expires and the Hurricanes fall 2-1 to the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.CRobert Willettrwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina’s Sebastian Aho (20) heads off the ice as the Bruins celebrate with Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) after the Boston Bruins’ 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game three of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, May 14, 2019.Ethan Hymanehyman@newsobserver.com