The Florida Panthers faced a shocking challenge as the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 3-0 victory in Game 4, keeping their hopes alive in this tense playoff series. The Panthers, who were heavily favored to win the series with odds at -1600, saw a dramatic shift after the Hurricanes' win, altering the series narrative and raising their odds to +750.

With Game 5 approaching, anticipation builds around whether the Panthers can close out the series or if the Hurricanes will rally once again. Key players like Sergei Bobrovsky are under scrutiny, with odds for the Conn Smythe showing him as the frontrunner at +200, emphasizing his pivotal role in the Panthers’ potential postseason success.