Overview

• Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen was ejected in the first period of Game 3 after being assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake.
• The hit, which occurred with 3:01 left in the first period, drove Blake’s head into the boards, leaving him bloodied, but he returned to action in the second period.
• Officials reviewed the play and confirmed the call on the ice, resulting in an automatic game misconduct under NHL Rule 41.5.
• At the time of the penalty, the Panthers held a 1–0 lead in the game and a 2–0 series advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals.
• Luostarinen, tied for the Panthers' scoring lead entering the game, has not yet faced additional disciplinary action beyond the ejection.