Carter Verhaeghe’s goal keyed the Florida Panthers’ 5-3 win in Carolina Wednesday night for a 4-1 East-finals series win -- and a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Finals.

No coaches took part in the traditional handshake line following the Florida Panthers' series-clinching Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final over the Carolina Hurricanes. A brief on-ice exchange between Florida's Paul Maurice and Carolina's Rod Brind'Amour drew attention,

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice explained the intense interaction he had with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Florida Panthers Coach Paul Maurice says the traditional handshake line after a Stanley Cup playoff finale should be reserved for the players.

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice had some choice words for the Carolina Hurricanes’ final two open-net goals of the game.

The Carolina Panthers got money things done with their first-round pick. And that player also added a lucrative endorsement deal. However, Tetairoa McMillan is also the Panthers’ riskiest 2025 NFL offseason move. High praise rolled the Panthers’ way when they drafted McMillan. And he seems to be a good fit, according to espn.com.

No matter who advances from the West, the Panthers will be the road team in the final. Given they’re 23-10 away from the Elbo Room the last three postseasons, however, I’m not sure they’re all that worried about it.

The Carolina Panthers have a pretty solid cornerback tandem. Jaycee Horn is and has always been good when he's healthy and active. Last year, the overlooked tra

Bryce Young is looking to elevate the Carolina Panthers to contention in his third season in the league. And Dave Canales is encouraged by his showing on the first day of OTAs.

For most teams, winning the Eastern Conference would be an accomplishment. For the 2024-25 Panthers, it's just another step on the ladder.