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NHL Eastern Conference Finals: Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 Odds, Preview, and Picks (May 22)
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The Eastern Conference Finals couldn’t have gotten off to a more perfect start for the Florida Panthers, as they were dominant winners over the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the seven-game series. A repeat win in Carolina on Thursday evening will leave the Hurricanes with a mountain to climb when the series moves to Florida.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: PNC Arena, Carolina
- How To Watch: ESPN+
Odds
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | -130 |
| Florida Panthers | +110 |
Event Preview
The Florida Panthers will already sense that they have an excellent chance of retaining their Stanley Cup honor after a stunning display in game one of their series against the Hurricanes. Florida was excellent from start to finish as they claimed a dominant 5-2 win on the road, with Sergei Bobrovsky enjoying an excellent evening in the Panthers goal after making 31 saves.
Carter Verhaeghe was the dominant force at the opposite end of the ice, scoring and registering an assist. Tomas Nosek and Evan Rodrigues also ended the night with assists in the dominant outing for the Stanley Cup champions.
The defeat will only pile more pressure on the Hurricanes ahead of their second straight home game on Thursday, as they have now lost their last 13 games in Eastern Conference finals, and they will be fearing a fourth straight sweep at the deep stage of the playoffs.
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However, huge credit must be given to the Panthers, who have excelled on the road throughout the post-season. They have now scored a remarkable 38 goals on their travels, which is already a joint-record held alongside the Colorado Avalanche.
The head-to-head record makes for stark reading for fans of the Hurricanes. They have now lost each of their last five playoff games against the Panthers, and they have won just once across the last eight across the regular and post season.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 Picks
The victory for the Panthers on Tuesday evening would have sent shockwaves through the Hurricanes dressing room, and an instant response will be required to ensure that they take a morale-boosting win to Florida. Therefore, we expect to see a response, and we will be siding with Carolina leveling the series.
Free Pick:
- Carolina Hurricanes
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