The reigning champions Florida Panthers are set to attempt a sweep and secure their third straight appearance at the Stanley Cup Final by taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final on Monday. After defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the previous finals and the Edmonton Oilers in a gripping seven-game series last year for their first championship, the Panthers are keen to maintain their dominant playoff form, having won all five previous series after leading 3-0.

In the context of their last matchup, the Panthers dominated the Hurricanes, winning by a notable 6-2 margin after scoring five consecutive goals in the third period. Aleksander Barkov was notably instrumental with two goals and an assist, and the team has shown consistent scoring prowess throughout these playoffs.

With Sam Reinhart (lower body), Niko Mikkola (upper body), and A.J. Greer (undisclosed) ruled out, the Panthers look to continue their momentum in the series. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes find themselves also managing injuries to Jalen Chatfield and Sean Walker. Despite challenges, Carolina aims to become only the fifth NHL team to overcome a 3-0 series deficit, a feat previously achieved by only four teams throughout history.

Here are some betting insights:

• Carter Verhaeghe is expected to be a key player, having initiated the scoring in the conference final and showing a trend of consistent goal-scoring.
• Aaron Ekblad is on the radar for recording over 0.5 assists, showcasing significant contributions to the team’s offensive strategies.
• Evan Rodrigues has been outstanding in recent performances and is marked as a player due for a goal.

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