The Florida Panthers faced a disappointing Game 4 in the Eastern Conference Finals, falling 3-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes and missing a chance to clinch a Stanley Cup Final berth. Coach Paul Maurice recognized the loss as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need to address consistent issues in their game. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov stated that the team did not perform at their best and committed to improving in the next game. The absence of key players Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, and A.J. Greer due to injuries added to the challenge, but their day-to-day status raises hopes for their return in Game 5.