It's one win in a series otherwise going resoundingly against them. The Carolina Hurricanes still face a long and improbable climb ahead against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. For now the reward from Monday's sweep-averting road win is simply another chance to play at home in Wednesday night's Game 5 of

Florida remains in firm control, leading 3-1 in the best-of-7 series and needing one more win to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season. A 3-0 loss in Game 4 on Monday served as a reminder, though, of what can happen when the Panthers take their foot off the gas just a little against an opponent facing elimination.