Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final features the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, who last met in the playoffs two seasons ago. Carolina has advanced with relative ease, defeating both the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals, while maintaining a strong defensive record, allowing just 1.80 goals per game. In contrast, Florida boasts a potent offense, averaging 3.75 goals per game, making for an intriguing matchup as they aim to overcome Carolina’s formidable defensive systems.
