Florida Panthers are poised to potentially regain full strength for the critical Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers currently lead the series 3-1, despite suffering a loss in Game 4. Key players Sam Reinhart, A.J. Greer, and Niko Mikkola rejoined practice after dealing with injuries, which bodes well for their chances of closing out the series against a desperate Hurricanes squad.

Reinhart's absence has particularly impacted the Panthers' power play, which was effective in the first two games but has struggled since. Coach Paul Maurice's strategy emphasizes improving puck movement and creating chaos during power plays to capitalize on opportunities against Carolina's defense. The Panthers have enjoyed recent success in Raleigh, outscoring the Hurricanes significantly in their last two games there, which gives them confidence as they prepare to take the ice.