Hurricanes beat Devils 3-2 after OT and clinch the series

Jesper Fast missed scoring an early open-net in the regular time. Still, he was the hero in the overtime as he notched the winning goal on power-play as Carolina Hurricanes topped New Jersey Devils 3-2 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, and clinched the series from the East 2^nd Round 4-1.

WE’RE MOVING ON 😤 pic.twitter.com/UHhIBxXWx0

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 12, 2023

Slavin and Brent Burns notched the other goals for the Hurricanes as the goalie, Frederik Andersen, stopped 27 shots.

Carolina will be back to the Eastern Conference final for the 1^st time since 2019 as the franchise is playing in its 5^th straight postseason.

Their next opponent will be the winner of the Florida Panthers – Toronto Maple Leafs matchup, as the Floridian franchise leads 3-1.

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◻️ 2021 with the Predators
◻️ 2022 with the Bruins
◻️ 2023 with the Devils

He’s a free agent at the end of this season. pic.twitter.com/BnrIka0G08

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 12, 2023

Dawson Mercer and Timo Meier notched for New Jersey, and Schmid made 26 saves, but the Devils must go home and can start preparing for the next season.