Carolina’s defensive structure was superb in Game 4. The Canes only conceded 15 shots, two high-danger scoring chances, and 0.6 expected goals to the Panthers at 5-on-5 on Monday night.

The defending champion Florida Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday night.

That has forced Carolina to go to Plan B, which is something that it has struggled with under Rod Brind’Amour. Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes have lost 14 games in a row in the Eastern ...