Matthew Tkachuk/Carter Verhaeghe: Florida Panthers Back to Stanley Cup Final

Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe talk after their team beat the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to earn a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Panthers, who are in the Cup Final for the third straight year, beat the Hurricanes in 5 games.

Florida will play either Edmonton or Dallas in the 2025 Cup Final with Game 1 either on June 4 or June 7.

The Panthers have won eight of 10 playoff road games this postseason.

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Wednesday, the Panthers trailed 2-0 in the first on goals by Sebastian Aho, but got three quick ones in the second to take the lead. Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues, and Anton Lundell all scored for a 3-2 lead going into the third.

In the third, Carolina tied it — but a fantastic play from Sasha Barkov led to a terrific goal from Carter Verhaeghe for the lead. Sam Bennett ended it with an empty net goal.

Sergei Bobrovsky had 20 saves.

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