The Carolina Hurricanes scored three goals in the first nine minutes of the second period, taking control of Game 4 on the way to a 5-2 victory and a sweep of the visiting New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Ben Bishop stopped 38 shots while Jason Spezza and Esa Lindell provided all of the necessary offense as the visiting Dallas Stars claimed a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday and are one victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final.