The Florida Panthers are on track to enter the Stanley Cup Finals for the third consecutive year. They currently hold a 2-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, having won Game 1 with a score of 5-2 and thoroughly defeating the Hurricanes in Game 2 with a score of 5-0. The series now moves to Sunrise, where the Panthers aim for a sweep.
This postseason, the Panthers have indicated they can handle playing away from home without issue, boasting a 7-2 record in games outside the Amerant Bank Arena. They are scoring at an unprecedented rate, averaging 4.78 goals per game on the road. This figure sets the record for the highest playoff road goals per game in Stanley Cup history (minimum of 8 games). Historically, the three teams ranked below the 2025 Panthers in this category have all claimed the Stanley Cup.
Most Goals per Game on the Road in a Postseason
| Year | Team | Playoff Road Goals Per Game | Season Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Panthers | 4.78 | TBD |
| 1985 | Oilers | 4.63 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 1981 | Islanders | 4.63 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 2022 | Avalanche | 4.30 | Won Stanley Cup |
According to OptaSTATS, this year’s Penguins are the first in NHL history to win four road games by at least four goals in a single playoff run, achieving this feat in each of their three rounds. The journey began with a 6-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, followed by a pair of 6-1 wins in Games 5 and 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and then a rallying 5-0 win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.
As expected, the Panthers are currently the favorites to secure the Stanley Cup according to BetMGM.
In total, the Panthers have netted 55 goals this postseason, with center Sam Bennett leading the pack with nine goals across 14 games. Should their scoring trend continue, history suggests that another Stanley Cup could be on the horizon.
