The Florida Panthers’ chances of winning the Stanley Cup are dwindling after a shocking loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4. The Canes took a commanding 3-0 lead, but the Panthers managed to keep the series alive with their victory. Now, they face a daunting task in Game 5.
The Hurricanes, meanwhile, have bolstered their odds to +750 and become the favorites to win the series. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has secured his fifth career playoff shutout, while rookie Logan Stankoven has scored five goals this postseason, breaking the franchise record for rookies in a single year.
For the Panthers, star forward Aleksander Barkov remains a top contender for the Conn Smythe Trophy, alongside Sergei Bobrovsky. However, they will need to find their scoring touch after going 0-4 on the power play in Game 4 and struggling with the man advantage in recent games.
In other news, Sam Bennett continues to lead the team in goals this postseason, but his chances of breaking the franchise record are slipping away. The stage is set for an intense Game 5, as the Panthers seek to rebound from their surprising loss and send the series back to South Florida.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45343809/nhl-playoffs-2025-stanley-cup-preview-game-5-panthers-hurricanes-matchups-stats