If the Panthers reach the Eastern Conference final, they now know their opponent
Briefly

The Florida Panthers are poised to capture their third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearance, needing just one win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes have confirmed their place in the finals after overcoming the Washington Capitals in five games. Carolina secured victory in the series-clinching Game 5, highlighted by crucial goals from Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov, with a strong performance from goaltender Frederik Andersen. This matchup sets the stage for a rematch between the Hurricanes and Panthers, echoing their previous finals encounter in 2023.
The Florida Panthers are on the verge of reaching the Eastern Conference final for the third consecutive year, requiring one win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Washington Capitals, the top regular-season team in the East, to advance to the Eastern Conference final in five games.
Andrei Svechnikov scored the winning goal for Carolina in the decisive Game 5, ensuring they move past a competitive series with the Capitals.
Carolina's potent offense, highlighted by Jordan Staal and Seth Jarvis in a crucial win, exemplified their resilience in the playoffs.
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