Florida Panthers beat Carolina Hurricanes 5: 2 in the playoff crime thriller!

Florida Panthers beat Carolina Hurricanes 5: 2 in the playoff crime thriller!

In the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NHL playoffs, the Florida Panthers prevailed against the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. The result brings the Hurricanes in the "Best of Seven" format of the third round in a deficit of 0: 1 in the series, as Krone reported.

The Panthers were lucky enough to enjoy four days off after their exciting victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the previous round. In contrast, the Hurricanes were under time pressure after they had less than 48 hours to prepare. Despite an impressive proportion of 56%, the Hurricanes fought very losses, which ultimately caused their loss.

game course and key moments

a.j. Greer set the course for success with his goal to 2-0 for the Panthers. His performance was particularly remarkable because he had only scored two goals in the last 45 games of the regular season. This has already been his second goal in the last four games. Other highlights for the Panthers were the two Power Play goals on three occasions against the Hurricanes, whose overpowering played an impressive 93.3% in the previous season.

Sergei Bobrovsky in the Panthers' goal was strong and kept 31 shots. In the last three away games, he managed to outperform the opposing teams with a goal difference of 17: 4. Aaron Ekblad also contributed significantly to success by achieving his seventh career playoff goal, which makes him the second most common goal scorer among defenders in the history of franchise.

weaknesses of the hurricanes

The Hurricanes had to do without their defense player Chatfield, which led to Scott Morrows Playoff debut. Morrow had difficulties and was responsible for three of the five Panthers goals achieved and was also given a delay. Despite the high share of the shot, the Hurricanes could not park their defensive problems, while Brad Marchand also received a four-minute punishment and a 10-minute unsportsmanlike for a fight in the game.

For the second game, crucial questions are now arising: How will the Hurricanes react to this defeat and can the Panthers maintain their swing despite the travel load? The second game is scheduled for this Thursday.

statistics and history

The two teams meet in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time within three seasons. In the past encounter in 2023, the Panthers prevailed in four games with a sweep, with each game being only decided with one goal. According to NHL.com , both the Hurricanes and the Panthers ended with 47 victories and ran in the fir difference in places one and two.

Both teams play a puck -based offensive and have experienced goalkeepers. In the important statistics in front of the series, the Hurricanes have the best values ​​with an offensive zone Time Percentage of 46.6% and Panthers with 45.0%. Also in the 5-on-5 attempts to shoot, they show a strong picture, with 58.4% for the hurricanes and 56.0% for the panthers.

For the next game, both teams have to work on their styles to keep the optimal chances of moving into the Stanley Cup final.