The Florida Panthers are nearing a place in their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, having triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes with a commanding score of 6-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final. Despite the game being tied at 1-1 entering the final period, the Panthers erupted offensively, netting five goals, with Jesper Boqvist striking just 89 seconds into the third period after a turnover by the Hurricanes.
Forward Aleksander Barkov and defenseman Niko Mikkola both stood out with two goals apiece during the match. Mikkola also opened the scoring, marking his third consecutive game with points in this round. Notably, the Panthers succeeded without key winger Sam Reinhart, sidelined due to a knee issue.
Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers faced a tough challenge in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars, having squandered a 3-1 lead in Game 1, which culminated in a brawl as the game concluded. However, the Oilers bounced back in Game 2 where goalie Stuart Skinner delivered an impressive performance, achieving his third shutout of the season, leveling the series at 1-1.
Eastern Conference Final
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- Game 1: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 2 | Recap
- Game 2: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0 | Recap
- Game 3: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 2 | Recap
- Game 4: Monday, May 26 | 8 p.m. | at FLA | TNT, truTV, Max
- *Game 5: Wednesday, May 28 | 8 p.m. | at CAR | TNT, truTV, Max
- *Game 6: Friday, May 30 | 8 p.m. | at FLA | TNT, truTV, Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, June 1 | 8 p.m. | at CAR | TNT, truTV, Max
Western Conference Final
(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- Game 1: Stars 6, Oilers 3 | Recap
- Game 2: Oilers 3, Stars 0 | Recap
- Game 3: Sunday, May 25 | 3 p.m. | at EDM | ABC/ESPN+
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 27 | 8 p.m. | at EDM | ESPN/ESPN+
- *Game 5: Thursday, May 29 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN/ESPN+
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 31 | 8 p.m. | at EDM | ABC/ESPN+
- *Game 7: Monday, June 2 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN/ESPN+
