In a span of eight seconds, Aleksander Barkov showcased just about everything that makes him one of the National Hockey League's top players and the epitome of the Florida Panthers' recent run of success.

The Panthers will also benefit from some reinforcements in Game 5 as Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer are all expected to suit up after working their way back from injuries.

RALEIGH, N.C. — By Thursday morning, Bill Zito had long moved on, just as they all had. Another Stanley Cup Final awaited, another championship beckoned, and the Florida Panthers general manager stood on the third floor of the team’s hotel, celebrating the previous night’s clinching win against Carolina by not celebrating it one bit.

The Florida Panthers clinched their straight Stanley Cup Final appearance with a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night.

Florida has yet again laid claim to being a hockey state after the Florida Panthers clinched their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance following a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday.

The Florida Panthers punched their ticket back to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year with a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. When the game was over the players from each side went through the handshake line as is customary at the end of a NHL playoff series.

Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore providing some unique insight.

The Florida Panthers have returned to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year, and their roster, crafted through a mix of draft picks, trades, and strategic free agency signings. This reflects a well-planned blueprint,