Regular seasons come and go, but our true, lasting sports memories are almost always associated with the playoffs.

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Tuukka Rask, who has given the Hurricanes fit all series, pitched a 24-save shutout in net, while Patrice Bergeron scored two of his team's four goals.

Here are five takeaways from Game 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes look to ward off elimination against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Jordan Martinook was held out of Game 3 with a lower-body injury. As for if he'll be able to draw in tonight, head coach Rod Brind'Amour said, "I hope so, but I'm not sure. We'll find out tonight." Any other lineup changes? "I doubt it," Brind'Amour added.

GAME 4 PREVIEW

Here is the projected lineup for the Hurricanes.

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs game previews are presented by Visit Raleigh.

The Carolina Hurricanes will attempt to stave off a series sweep when they host the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final.

After winning six straight playoff games, the Hurricanes have dropped three consecutive contests to the Bruins, the most recent of which was a 2-1 final at PNC Arena on Tuesday.

"Being down 3-0 creates an opportunity for yourself, and that's the way you have to look at it. You have to instill a little bit of doubt. That's the first step," Justin Williams said. "We've been hit three times here. It takes four to knock us down. We're just going to keep showing up and see what happens."

Roughly 160 miles separate PNC Arena and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, but the electricity of playoff hockey reached the Queen City and drew eight members of the NFL's Carolina Panthers to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday.

Check out some photos from the Panthers' experience below.

There's nothing quite like the emotion, intensity and atmosphere of playoff sports.

The Carolina Panthers know firsthand what playoff football is all about, and on Tuesday, eight members of the Panthers, plus their owner, David Tepper, experienced playoff hockey as fans among the 18,768 in attendance at PNC Arena for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins.

A few Panthers, like linebacker Luke Kuechly - who roomed with former Hurricanes draft pick Brian Dumoulin at Boston College - and running back Christian McCaffrey, were experiencing their first Hurricanes game. Others, like wide receiver DJ Moore, linebacker Shaq Thompson and defensive tackle Kawann Short, were attending their first ever hockey game.

The Carolina Hurricanes fought hard but came up short in a 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, the Canes' third straight loss in the Eastern Conference Final.

Calvin de Haan scored the lone goal of the game for the Hurricanes, who, after sweeping their Second Round series against New York, are now in danger of being swept.

Here are five takeaways from Game 3.

The Carolina Hurricanes return home looking for their first win of the Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins.

The Canes' starting goaltender has not been announced, while Jordan Martinook, who didn't practice with the team on Monday, remains a game-time decision.

GAME 3 PREVIEW

Here is the projected lineup for the Hurricanes.

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs game previews are presented by Visit Raleigh.

The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking their first win of the Eastern Conference Final when the Boston Bruins come to town for Game 3.

The Bruins outscored the Hurricanes 11-4 in Games 1 and 2, putting the Canes in their second 2-0 series deficit of this postseason.

"You have to squeeze the other team a little bit," Justin Williams said on Monday. "They've squeezed us twice, and we need a little bit of push back."

BOSTON - The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in a two-game hole in the Eastern Conference Final after suffering a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2.

The Bruins scored six straight goals to take a sizable lead in the first two periods, while a pair of third-period markers helped the Canes avoid a shutout.

Here are five takeaways from Game 2.