This will be the first time Jeremy Swayman, a former UMaine goalie, will have started four consecutive games this year.

Carolina can clinch the series with a win Thursday night at Boston.

Defenseman Hampus Lindholm has been out since taking a big hit in Game 2 against the Hurricanes.

Brad Marchand gets two goals and three assists as Boston wins Game 4 of the first round series, despite the absence of top defenseman Charlie McAvoy.

Boston scores two power-play goals and beats Carolina to trim the series deficit to 2-1.

Jeremy Swayman will make his first playoff start for Boston, while Antti Raanta’s status is uncertain for Carolina after leaving Game 2 in the first period.

Carolina goalie Antti Raanta leaves the game midway through the first period after being hit in the head hit by David Pastrnak.

In four games this season, the Bruins have not held the lead against Carolina.

Carolina scores two goals 2:10 apart in the second period and Antti Raanta makes 35 saves to beat Boston.

Boston lost three lopsided games this season against Carolina, its opponent in the first round of the playoffs.