MAILBAG: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes ECF Roundtable

There is a lot to talk about headed into the Florida Panthers’ Eastern Conference final clash with the Carolina Hurricanes. You asked some questions, I answered them.

The Florida Panthers are looking to make their third-straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and the only thing standing in their way is a familiar foe.

That would be the Carolina Hurricanes.

While Florida’s first two opponents got the postseason with an offensive attack filled with speed, the Hurricanes play a game closer to Florida’s — tight defensively and physical on the forecheck.

Carolina made it to the Eastern Conference final by easily shutting down the Jack Hughes-less New Jersey Devils, then holding a Washington Capitals team that was lighting up the scoresheet in the regular season to just three goals in the final three games of their second-round series.

There’s a lot to talk about headed into this series. You guys had some questions going into it, and now I have some answers.

Let’s get into it.

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