The last time the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers met in the playoffs, Game 1 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals was memorable.
The game went to overtime and Ryan Lomberg’s goal for Florida in the first overtime was disallowed. The Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk scored with 12.7 seconds left in the fourth overtime for a 3-2 victory in the sixth-longest game in NHL history. Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 63 saves and Carolina’s Frederik Andersen had 57.
All except Lomberg are back as the defending champion Panthers and Hurricanes meet again in the conference finals. The Panthers are trying for a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The Hurricanes, swept in 2023 in four one-goal losses, will try to end a 12-game losing streak in the conference finals.
Here’s what to know about Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers:
What time is Hurricanes vs. Panthers NHL playoff game?
Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes-Florida Panthers series is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET in Raleigh, North Carolina.
How to watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers NHL playoff game: TV, stream
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, North Carolina)
- TV: TNT
- Stream: Sling TV, Max