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Canadiens unable to dig out of early hole in Game 4 loss to Hurricanes | NHL.com
- Carolina built a 3-0 first-period lead and controlled the pace early in Game 4 at Bell Centre.
- Montreal failed to generate offense in the third, finishing with only 3 shots on goal in the period.
- Montreal coach Martin St. Louis said the team must skate faster and bypass pressure to improve.
- Frederik Andersen stopped multiple chances, helping the Hurricanes preserve the shutout.
- Montreal trails 3-1 in the series and faces a daunting path to extend the postseason run.
- Montreal acknowledged the need for faster decision-making and simpler play going forward.
- Carolina's pressure and forechecking repeatedly forced turnovers in Montreal's zone.
- The crowd at Bell Centre urged Montreal to shoot, reflecting fan frustration as Montreal failed to produce offense.
- St. Louis stressed the team must be hungrier and more prepared for Game 5 on the road.
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