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Panthers Defeat Hurricanes in Longest Playoff Game in Franchise History

  • The Florida Panthers won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes in quadruple overtime.
  • The game lasted 79 minutes and 47 seconds, making it the sixth longest playoff overtime game in NHL history.
  • Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal with 12.7 seconds left in the fourth overtime period.
  • Both teams are facing physical and mental exhaustion going into Game 2 after the marathon matchup.
  • Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns led all players with over 54 minutes of ice time in the loss.
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