Recap: Carolina Hurricanes VS Florida Panthers 2025-05-26
Well, folks, it looks like the experts got it wrong, and the Carolina Hurricanes just pulled off a massive upset. The Florida Panthers, who were looking to sweep the series and punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, were shut out 3-0 by the Hurricanes. Yes, you read that right, the Panthers, who were expected to finish off the Hurricanes with ease, were blanked by their opponents.
The Panthers, who had been dominant defensively, allowing just 14 high-danger shots this series, were outplayed by the Hurricanes, who finally found their scoring touch. The Panthers' money line of -185 didn't quite pay out, and Sam Bennett's 3+ shots on goal (-150) and anytime goalscorer (+210) picks didn't come to fruition either. Andrei Svechnikov's 3+ shots on goal (+110) was also a no-go.
The Panthers, who had been overwhelming the Hurricanes on both ends of the ice, outscoring them 16-4 in the series, were held to zero goals. The Panthers' team total over 3.5 (+105) was a definite loser. It looks like the Hurricanes just delayed the inevitable, but they'll take it. The series now stands at 3-1 in favor of the Panthers, and the Hurricanes will look to build on this momentum. Can they pull off another upset? We'll have to wait and see.
Created: May 27, 2025, 10:51 a.m. GMT