Panthers vs. Hurricanes live updates: 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Game 5 latest
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Hello hockey fans and welcome to The Athletic 's live coverage of tonight's Game 5 between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.
With Florida leading the series 3-1, the math is simple. A win for the Panthers tonight would send them to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, while a win for the Hurricanes would extend the series to a Game 6 on Friday in Sunrise.
Stay with us as we build up to puck drop in tonight's game!
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