The first goal of the night's game didn't come until the second period, and when the period was over the score was 1-1. In the third period, Carolina pressed hard and scored three goals in less than ten minutes.
With Carolina's 4-2 victory, the playoffs are over for, among others, Ottawa's Swedish goalie Linus Ullmark. Despite losing four straight games in the NHL playoffs, Ullmark has played well, posting a save percentage between 92.6 and 93.9 percent.
Carolina will face either Pittsburgh or Philadelphia in the quarterfinals.
Round of 16:
Carolina–Ottawa 4–2 (Carolina won the best-of-seven series 4–0)
Minnesota–Dallas 3–2 (series tied 2–2)
Pittsburgh–Philadelphia 4–2 (Philadelphia leads the series 3–1)
