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Panthers Dominate Hurricanes in Game 3, Take 3-0 Series Lead

Florida's explosive third period puts them one win away from their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers celebrates after a goal is scored against Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 20, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16), center Jesper Boqvist (70), defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5), and defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) celebrate a goal by Boqvist during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 3, fueled by a five-goal third period, setting a franchise playoff record for goals in a single period.
  • With a 3-0 series lead, the Panthers are on the brink of sweeping the Hurricanes and advancing to their third straight Stanley Cup Final.
  • Key performances included Aleksander Barkov and Niko Mikkola, who each scored twice, and Jesper Boqvist, who filled in for the injured Sam Reinhart and contributed a goal and two assists.
  • The Hurricanes switched to goalie Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 3, but he struggled in the third period, allowing five goals after a strong start.
  • Florida’s depth and balanced contributions have been pivotal, while Carolina has now lost 15 consecutive Eastern Conference Final games dating back to 2009.