- What: NHL Eastern Conference Final Game 5
- When: May 26, 2025
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, NC)
The Florida Panthers face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The puck is scheduled to drop at 5 p.m. PST. The Panthers lead the series 3-1.
In Game 4, the Hurricanes avoided a sweep with a 3-0 win in South Florida, breaking an NHL record of 15 consecutive losses in the conference finals.
Goalie Frederik Andersen returned to post a shutout with 20 saves, while Logan Stankoven scored the only goal during regulation. Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal added empty-net goals to seal the victory.
Andersen, now boasting a 1.84 GAA in the playoffs, made a strong comeback after being benched in Game 3.
On the other side, Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been solid lately, allowing two or fewer goals in his last eight outings.
With Carolina entering Game 5 with nothing to lose, it will be crucial to see if they can continue their momentum.
The Panthers, who previously dominated in Raleigh, present good value on the moneyline, so it might be wise to consider them before the odds change.
Best Bet: Panthers Money Line at -120 odds
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