Florida's relentless offensive display in the third period led to a resounding 6-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final, putting the Panthers one win away from a trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Niko Mikkola and Aleksander Barkov each scored twice, with Jesper Boqvist netting the go-ahead goal. The Panthers unleashed five goals in just nine minutes, marking a historic moment in their playoff history.

Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves, anchoring Florida's defense while their offense erupted, building on a 2-1 tie after two periods. The Hurricanes, plagued by bad timing and momentum shifts, suffered their 15th straight loss in Eastern Conference Final games. As Carolina's Sebastian Aho noted, mistakes led to crucial scoring opportunities for Florida, displaying their adeptness at capitalizing on the opposition's errors. With Game 4 looming, the Panthers are poised for what could be a decisive series victory.