Florida at Carolina

Defending champion Florida knocked off Toronto in Game 7 on the road, 6-1. They won the series despite losing the first two games. The offense is fourth in the postseason, averaging 3.75 goals, while the defense is second in penalty killing and in goals given up (2.42 per game). They're in the Eastern Conference Finals for the third straight year. Last season, they won Game 1 at New York, 3-0, and Game 5 on the road, 3-2, taking the series in six games. They also swept the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, winning the first two games at Carolina, 3-2 and 2-1. Carolina's offense ranks 11th of the 16 playoff teams in shooting percentage, after ranking 22nd during the regular season. Carolina was 1-2-0 against Florida, getting outscored 13-6, during the regular season. Play Florida.