Svechnikov entered the playoffs at a crossroads: a potential star searching for the game that previously made him such an intriguing player.

Andrei Svechnikov scores a hat trick with an empty-net goal to give the Hurricanes a 5-2 lead in the third period vs. the Devils.

NEWARK, N.J. - A three-goal performance from Andrei Svechnikov guided the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, ensuring the Canes will return to Raleigh for Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead.