Talk about a road trip.
After winning Game 7 in Toronto to advance to the Eastern Conference Final, the Panthers raced out to an early 2-0 series lead with two dominant wins over the Hurricanes in Raleigh.
Following a 5-2 win in Game 1, they enjoyed a 5-0 drubbing in Game 2.
Trying to punch a third straight ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers will now head home and try to get an even tighter stranglehold on the series in Games 3 and 4 in Sunrise.
On this episode, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down how Games 1 and 2 against the Hurricanes unfolded, including hot starts, hot sticks and a little “Playoff Bob.”
Plus, hear postgame sound from Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe.
Highlights include:
- The Panthers storm out to a 2-0 lead in the ECF. (1:30)
- Hear from Verhaeghe and Tkachuk after Game 2. (7:30)
- Hurricanes trying to get physical with Florida. (20:50)
- Heading home up 2-0, the Panthers know the job’s not done. (27:45)
