Overview

• The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 3, scoring five goals in the third period to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
• Florida is aiming for a sweep in Game 4 on Monday night, which would secure their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance.
• Key Panthers players, including Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, and A.J. Greer, are sidelined for Game 4 due to injuries sustained earlier in the series.
• The Hurricanes have now lost 15 consecutive Eastern Conference Final games, struggling to score and contain Florida's relentless offense.
• Wayne Gretzky has highlighted the significance of Reinhart's absence, emphasizing his value as a two-way player for the Panthers.