Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Andrei Svechnikov's hat trick helped the Carolina Hurricanes overcome the loss of goalie Frederik Andersen to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in Newark, N.J., on Sunday and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals series.

On Sunday, April 27, the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes faced off for Game 4 at the Prudential Center. The Devils were coming off the momentum of their double OT win on Friday and needed another win to tie the series.

Meier has recorded at least seven shot attempts in all four games and recorded 3+ shots on goal in three straight. No matter the matchup, he's flourished. With the Devils struggling to put the puck in the net and now playing for their season, Meier will no doubt get all the ice he can handle in Game 5. He should make the most of it.

When - 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 27Where - Lenovo Center; Raleigh, NC How to Watch - FanDuel Sports Network South, MSGSN, TBS, truTV, MAX, SN360, TVAS