Raleigh, N.C. - Despite facing an uphill battle in the Eastern Conference Second Round, down 0-3 to the New York Rangers in the best-of-7 series, the Carolina Hurricanes are refusing to give up. The team is channeling their innate resilience and unwavering belief to turn the tide in Game 4 at PNC Arena on Saturday.

Aware of the historical odds stacked against them, with only four teams in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs managing to reverse an 0-3 deficit in a best-of-7 series, the Hurricanes remain undeterred. "It's not going to help anyone being negative or being down. So everyone's being positive," stated Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis.

Carolina, who has not made a comeback from an 0-3 hole in their six attempts since the 1997-98 season, is embracing their identity as hardworking hockey players. "We show up to the rink every day, we go out there and work," said forward Stefan Noesen. "That's the identity we've built here and the culture that we've built. That's why we are here today. We're just trying to get better."

The Hurricanes are well aware of the challenge ahead, having struggled to find a way past the dominant Rangers thus far. New York, the Presidents' Trophy winners this season, has emerged victorious in all seven of their postseason games, including three close one-goal victories against Carolina. Their most recent 3-2 overtime win in Game 3 has further strengthened their hold on the series.

Acknowledging the Rangers' strength, Carolina captain Jordan Staal understands the difficulty of stringing together wins against a top-tier team. However, he emphasized the Hurricanes' unwavering determination, stating, "I've watched this team fight for years, and we're going to continue to fight until all is said and done."

Undeterred by their current predicament, the Hurricanes approach each day with a focused mentality. "It's always-the-next-day mentality we have in this league. What's done is done. You need to worry about the next thing that is on your plate," said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Addressing their shortcomings, the Hurricanes recognize the importance of improving their power play, which has been woefully ineffective in this series, going 0-for-15 with a short-handed goal allowed. During Friday's practice, the team made adjustments to their power-play units, shuffling defenseman Brady Skjei and Brent Burns as well as forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen.

In terms of goaltending, Frederik Andersen's solid performances in the first seven postseason games have been impressive. However, Pyotr Kochetkov showcased his skills in Game 3, making 22 saves and displaying confidence in his playoff debut this season. Ultimately, the Hurricanes understand that it is execution, rather than specific personnel, that will determine their success. They must find a way to outscore the Rangers by at least one goal to keep their season alive.

Despite the challenging circumstances, the Hurricanes remain optimistic and enthusiastic about the upcoming challenge. "Today, coming into the rink, you build a new energy. We're still alive," expressed forward Sebastian Aho. "You have to be happy and be excited about this challenge we have coming up here. Take it day by day and enjoy it. It's as simple as that."

As Game 4 approaches, the Carolina Hurricanes are determined to defy the odds and make their long-awaited comeback. Their positive mindset, relentless work ethic, and a desire to improve their performance will be instrumental in their quest to avoid elimination and extend the series.

The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, and fans eagerly await to see if the Hurricanes can turn the tide and breathe new life into their playoff journey.