The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have a 2-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final after a 5-0 road win in Game 2, and their advanced stats support their commanding advantage so far.

The Florida Panthers battled in a seven-game series with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round, but its been shear dominance so far against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Three bets to place for Game 2 action in the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Jalen Chatfield remained out for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center on Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes left their home ice on Thursday night trailing 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Final after back-to-back routs by the Florida Panthers . Game 2 was over early, as Florida scored three goals in the first period and cruised to a 5-0 shutout win.

The Carolina Hurricanes received a hint of good news of Friday. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour shared that forward Seth Jarvis is expected to play in Game 3 despite leaving Game 2 early with an apparent injury, per Sportsnet’s Eric Engels. Brind’Amour added that defenseman Sean Walker, who also left Game 2 early, will be “iffy” for Saturday’s matchup.

Taylor Hall of the Carolina Hurricanes delivers strong admission about the Eastern Conference Final in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against Brad Marchand’s Florida Panthers.

After Game 1 against the Panthers, the Hurricanes were resolute in their philosophy. After Game 2, not so much.