Panthers Host the Hurricanes with 2-0 Series Lead
- The Florida Panthers shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 in Game 2 on May 22, 2025, at the Lenovo Center, extending their advantage to two wins in the Eastern Conference final series.
- The Panthers dominated due to strong defense and high-pressure offense, while the Hurricanes struggled with turnovers and limited attack opportunities.
- Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky earned his third shutout of the playoffs by stopping 16 shots, while defenseman Gustav Forsling scored his first playoff goal early in the game.
- Key contributors included Sam Bennett, who scored his eighth playoff goal, and Matthew Tkachuk, who assisted Forsling and scored his fourth postseason goal, with Bennett noting, "At three-one with 39 minutes left, you've got a problem."
- The Hurricanes now face a difficult path to extend their season after suffering their 14th straight conference final loss, all while the Panthers control the series and prepare to return home for Game 3.
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Panthers host the Hurricanes with 2-0 series lead
Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division)
"They're not a perfect team": Taylor Hall shrugs off Panthers' dominance in Game 2 citing extensive 7-game series against Maple Leafs
Taylor Hall was left feeling unimpressed by the Florida Panthers' early lead in the series. After a 5-0 loss in Game 2, he said the Carolina Hurricanes have not played their best.
The Florida Panthers are taking the next step in the NHL playoffs to re-qualify for the final.
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