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Panthers Dominate Hurricanes with Back-to-Back Wins in Eastern Conference Finals

Florida takes a commanding 2–0 series lead after a 5–0 shutout in Game 2, fueled by standout performances from Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe.

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Overview

  • The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–0 in Game 2, following a 5–2 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
  • Sam Bennett scored two goals and recorded three points in Game 2, tying him for the playoff goal-scoring lead with nine goals.
  • Carter Verhaeghe was directly involved in three of the Panthers' goals during the decisive shutout win.
  • German forward Nico Sturm remained a healthy scratch as Florida opted to stick with their current lineup strategy.
  • The Panthers, reigning Stanley Cup champions, are two wins away from returning to the Finals, with the next two games set to take place on home ice.