The Hurricanes are in "win-now" mode, and there is the chance for potential major upgrades to their roster during the offseason.

The series between the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes is over with the Panthers coming out on top in five games. Florida took care of business in the clinching game with a 5-3 win Raleigh.

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The Carolina Hurricanes dictated the style of play to down the Florida Panthers and stay alive in the Eastern Conference finals. Game 4 highlights:

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes meet in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday in Raleigh, N.C.

The Carolina Hurricanes' playoff run is over, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year, providing a clear example of where the franchise needs to go.

The Florida Panthers scored five goals in the third period to take a 3-0 series lead against the Carolina Hurricanes. Highlights from Game 3.

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) loses his helmet during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida coach Paul Maurice keeps the day-to-day routine simple. Show up for work early and have copious amounts of coffee. Trust assistant coaches to do their jobs. Sit in on meetings when needed. Hammer home a consistent message with players. Swear a little bit sometimes, swear profusely at other times. Hey, it works.