Carolina Hurricanes

Photos: Carolina Hurricanes knocked out of Stanley Cup playoffs by Florida Panthers

By Robert T Willett
The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20), Frederik Andersen (31), Brett Pesce (22) and Brady Skjei (76) react after the Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) scored the game winning goal with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20), Frederik Andersen (31), Brett Pesce (22) and Brady Skjei (76) react after the Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) scored the game winning goal with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Sunrise, Florida

The Carolina Hurricanes fell to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their series, eliminating the Canes from the Stanley Cup playoffs. The game appeared to be heading to overtime, until the Panthers scored with 4.3 seconds remaining in regulation to give them the win and the sweep of the series.

The Carolina Hurricanes Mackenzie MacEachern (28) and Paul Stastny (26) work to score on Florida Panther goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Mackenzie MacEachern (28) and Paul Stastny (26) work to score on Florida Panther goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Paul Stastny (26) rebounds a shot off the post by Brady Skjei (76), to score on Florida Panther goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period during the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Paul Stastny (26) rebounds a shot off the post by Brady Skjei (76), to score on Florida Panther goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period during the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Florida Panthers Radko Gudas (7) defends the Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) as he tries to shoot on Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Radko Gudas (7) defends the Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) as he tries to shoot on Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Down 2-0 in the first period, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with his team during a time out in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Down 2-0 in the first period, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with his team during a time out in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Florida Panthers Ryan Lomberg (94) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period to take a 3-2 lead during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Ryan Lomberg (94) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period to take a 3-2 lead during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) lets the puck get past him on a shot by the Florida Panthers Ryan Lomberg (94) in the second period to take a 3-2 lead during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) lets the puck get past him on a shot by the Florida Panthers Ryan Lomberg (94) in the second period to take a 3-2 lead during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) work to secure the puck on a face-off in the second period against the Florida Panthers during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jack Drury (18) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) work to secure the puck on a face-off in the second period against the Florida Panthers during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Florida Panthers Carter Verhaeghe (23) works to defend the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Carter Verhaeghe (23) works to defend the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Brady Skjei (76) hits the ice under the Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov (16) in the second period during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Brady Skjei (76) hits the ice under the Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov (16) in the second period during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Florida Panthers Nick Cousins (21) reaches for the puck after checking the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the third period during the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Nick Cousins (21) reaches for the puck after checking the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the third period during the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) celebrates with Paul Stastny (26) after scoring in the third period to tie the Florida Panthers 3-3 during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) celebrates with Paul Stastny (26) after scoring in the third period to tie the Florida Panthers 3-3 during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) celebrates with Paul Stastny (26), Jalen Chatfield (5) and Jordan Martinook (48) after scoring in the third period to tie the Florida Panthers 3-3 during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) celebrates with Paul Stastny (26), Jalen Chatfield (5) and Jordan Martinook (48) after scoring in the third period to tie the Florida Panthers 3-3 during game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning goal on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) with five seconds to play in the third period to secure a 4-3 victory and clinch the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour works with his players as they diagram a play for the final five seconds of play, after the Florida Panthers scored to take a 4-3 lead in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour works with his players as they diagram a play for the final five seconds of play, after the Florida Panthers scored to take a 4-3 lead in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) begins the handshake line by congratulating the Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov (16) following the Panthers’ 4-3 victory, clinching the Eastern Conference Finals, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) begins the handshake line by congratulating the Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov (16) following the Panthers’ 4-3 victory, clinching the Eastern Conference Finals, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour shakes hands with the Florida Panthers goalie Alex Lyon (34) as Frederik Andersen (31) congratulates Gustav Formling (42) following the Panthers’ 4-3 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour shakes hands with the Florida Panthers goalie Alex Lyon (34) as Frederik Andersen (31) congratulates Gustav Formling (42) following the Panthers’ 4-3 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 24, 2023 at 10:49 PM.

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