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Panthers Dominate Hurricanes Again, Take 2-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Final

Florida's commanding 5-0 Game 2 win on the road highlights their playoff dominance, but Sam Reinhart's injury clouds their momentum.

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Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning goal on Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena on May 24, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida.

Overview

  • The Florida Panthers secured a 5-0 victory in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, extending their series lead to 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Final.
  • Sam Bennett scored twice, Carter Verhaeghe recorded three assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky notched his third shutout of the playoffs with 17 saves.
  • Florida has now won four consecutive road playoff games by a combined 22-4 margin, continuing their postseason dominance away from home.
  • Sam Reinhart, a key forward for the Panthers, exited the game in the first period with a lower-body injury after a hit from Sebastian Aho; his status remains uncertain pending further evaluation.
  • The Hurricanes' 14th consecutive conference-final loss underscores their struggles, as they managed only 17 shots on goal and failed to capitalize on their offensive system.