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4mo ago

Panthers Dominate Hurricanes to Take 2-0 Series Lead in Eastern Final

Florida outscored Carolina 10-2 in the first two games, powered by depth scoring, elite goaltending, and a relentless forecheck.

May 20, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (13) reacts during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Panthers secured a commanding 5-0 victory in Game 2, following a 5-2 win in Game 1, to lead the series 2-0 as it shifts to Florida for Game 3.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his third shutout of the postseason, stopping 17 shots and setting a franchise record for playoff shutouts in a single year.
  • Sam Bennett led Florida’s offense in Game 2 with two goals, while Carter Verhaeghe contributed three assists and Gustav Forsling, Matthew Tkachuk, and Aleksander Barkov each added goals.
  • Carolina’s struggles continued with only 17 shots on goal in Game 2, extending their conference final losing streak to 14 games, dating back to 2009.
  • Florida winger Sam Reinhart exited Game 2 with a lower-body injury after a hit from Sebastian Aho; his status is under evaluation with an update expected Saturday.