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The Panthers beat the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final for the second time in three seasons.
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Defending champion Panthers head back to Stanley Cup Final with 5-3 Game 5 win over Hurricanes
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Published May 28, 2025 11:50 PM
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May 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates a goal during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The horn sounded to signal a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and the Florida Panthers celebrated merely by hopping over the boards and several heading over to to congratulate goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.
It was a subdued celebration seemingly more befitting a regular-season win for the regining Cup champs.
“I remember a few years ago, it felt like such an accomplishment from where we were at one point,” forward Matthew Tkachuk said, adding: “It’s all business and we’ve got a bigger goal in mind.”
Rating: 5