News: 6 days agoStankoven scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 win over Ottawa in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Spin: He netted a power-play goal in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. The Hurricanes put in two empty-net tallies late in the game to secure the series sweep. Stankoven scored in each of the four games against the Senators. He's the first player in franchise history to start a postseason with a four-game goal streak. Dating back to the regular season, he has amassed 11 markers and 16 points in his last 12 appearances. Stankoven's four playoff goals tie him with Brandon Hagel of the Lightning for the NHL lead.