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

Florida's potent offense and Bobrovsky's third playoff shutout leave Carolina reeling as the series shifts to Sunrise.

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.
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Overview

  • The Florida Panthers routed the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 in Game 2, building on their 5-2 victory in Game 1 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his third shutout of the playoffs, stopping 17 shots as Florida's defense stifled Carolina's typically high-volume offense.
  • Sam Bennett scored twice, including a power-play goal, while Carter Verhaeghe contributed three assists in a balanced offensive showing.
  • Carolina's struggles in the Eastern Conference Final continue, extending their losing streak in this round to 14 games dating back to 2009.
  • The Panthers return to Sunrise for Game 3 on Saturday with a chance to sweep the Hurricanes and advance to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final.