Panthers Dominate Hurricanes to Take 3-0 Series Lead, Marchand's Alleged Blizzard Snack Steals Spotlight

Florida moves within one win of a third straight Stanley Cup Final, while questions swirl over Brad Marchand's intermission dessert claim.

Overview

The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead.
Brad Marchand scored his 60th career playoff goal in the third period, joining an elite group of active NHL players to achieve this milestone.
Marchand claimed in a post-game interview that he ate a Dairy Queen Blizzard during intermission, a statement later questioned by coach Paul Maurice.
The Panthers' penalty kill excelled despite missing key players, keeping Carolina's power play scoreless in critical moments.
Florida is now one win away from advancing to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, with Game 4 set for Monday night.