Carolina Hurricanes @ Florida Panthers Eastern Conference Final Game 4: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
What - Game 4 (0-3) When - 8 p.m., Monday, May 26Where - Amerant Bank Arena; Sunrise, FLHow to Watch - TNT, truTV, MAX, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS
It's do or die time for the Carolina Hurricanes.
After three straight disappointing losses, the Canes are on the verge of elimination once again at the hands of the Florida Panthers.
The Hurricanes were close in Game 3, either tied or within a goal for over 40 minutes, but a brutal third period saw the Panthers just absolutely decimate Carolina, bringing the team to the verge of yet another sweep.
It's familiar territory for the Canes, who are facing a 3-0 hole for the third straight season.
They were swept in 2023, but clawed their way back to a Game 6 against the New York Rangers in 2024.
All they can do now is take it one shift at a time and put their best foot forward in Game 4. If not, then the 2024-25 season will come to a very frustrating end.
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Game Notes
This is the second postseason meeting between the two franchises, having also played in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final. Florida won that series 4-0.
There's a lot of familiar faces on both sides as Florida has former Canes Gustav Forsling, Eetu Luostarinen, Paul Maurice and Tuomo Ruutu. Carolina has former Panthers Riley Stillman and Florida-born Shayne Gostisbehere.
The Hurricanes have appeared in the conference final four times since winning the Cup in 2006 (2009, 2019, 2023, 2025). They are 0-15 in those appearances.
Key Matchups
Projected Starting Goalies
Frederik Andersen: 7-4; 0.907 Sv%; 2.01 GAA
Sergei Bobrovsky: 11-4; 0.911 Sv%; 2.12 GAA
Leading Scorers
Goals - Andrei Svechnikov (8) / Sam Bennett (9)
Points - Seth Jarvis (13) / Aleksander Barkov (15)
Power Play
Carolina - 27.9% (12/43)
Florida - 25% (12/48)
Penalty Kill
Carolina - 84.6% (33/39)
Florida - 85.7% (42/49)
Hurricanes Turning Back To Number One Netminder For Game 4 The Carolina Hurricanes will be turning back to their number one goaltender tonight as they look to stave off elimination at the hands of the Florida Panthers.
Hurricanes Projected LineupTaylor Hall - Sebastian Aho - Seth JarvisAndrei Svechnikov - Jesperi Kotkaniemi - Jackson BlakeJordan Martinook - Jordan Staal - Logan StankovenWilliam Carrier - Mark Jankowski - Eric RobinsonJaccob Slavin - Brent BurnAlexander Nikishin - Dmitry OrlovShayne Gostisbehere - Scott MorrowFrederik AndersenPyotr KochetkovInjuries and Scratches: Tyson Jost, Jack Roslovic, Juha Jaaska, Riley Stillman, Ty Smith, Spencer Martin, Sean Walker (undisclosed), Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed), Jesper Fast (neck)
2 Important Hurricanes Defenders Doubtful For Game 4 The
Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final on May 26. This is a massive contest for the Hurricanes, as a loss would eliminate them from the playoffs. Thus, this is a must-win game for Carolina.
Panthers Projected LineupEvan Rodrigues - Aleksander Barkov - Jesper BoqvistCarter Verhaeghe - Sam Bennett - Matthew TkachukEetu Luostarinen - Anton Lundell - Brad MarchandNico Sturm - Tomas Nosek - Jonah GadjovichGustav Forsling - Aaron EkbladUlvis Balinskis - Seth JonesNate Schmidt - Dmitry KulikovSergei BobrovskyVitek VanecekInjuries and Scratches: , Evan Cormier, Jaycob Megna, Mackie Samoskevich, A.J. Greer (undisclosed), Niko Mikkola (undisclosed), Sam Reinhart (undisclosed)
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