The reigning master could defend the title: The Florida Panthers are in the NHL in the finals for the Stanley Cup. For them it is the third final participation in a row.
The Panthers won the fifth game of the series against Carolina Hurricanes 5: 3 and thus won the necessary fourth victory. Florida is the first participant for the final series around the Stanley Cup.
There the Florida Panthers could meet the Edmonton Oilers with Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers lead 3-1 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals.
Florida Panthers and the third final in a row
The Panthers and the Oilers in the final would be a new edition of the final from 2024. Florida prevailed almost 4: 3.
For the Panthers, it is the third final participation in series. Two years ago, the team lost the final series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
5: 3 after 0: 2 – Florida too strong for Carolina
In the fifth game against the Hurricanes, the Panthers were 0: 2 behind, but then only turned the game in the second third with three goals in the second third. The hosts came to 3: 3 through Seth Jarvis, but conceded two more goals and were unable to avert the end of their season.
The German international Nico Sturm was not used. After the return of the AJ Greer, which was previously struck in the game, he had to go back to the stands.