Florida Panthers defeat the Carolina Hurricanes - 4-0, Advance to SCF!

[JP Mick]

The vibe feels different to me, though. The 2012 Kings were possession machines in the playoffs. It really felt like they underperformed in the regular season and, with the way they steamrolled Vancouver, felt like really strong favorites after round 1.

These 2023 Panthers feel like a fun, magical, plucky ride. They're getting out-possessed and out-advanced-stats a lot (as Canes fans are reminding us) but just finding a way to win through determination, whether it's 7-5 in a crazy affair against Boston or Bob suddenly earning his $10M/yr. They feel like the underdog in every series.

They are having fun and believe in themselves no matter what happens. It’s hard to counter that.

This is why you never under estimate the under dog.

Hell no. Is Sean Money actually rooting for the Panthers now? Bandwagoner.

 

[HTFN]

The first time in my 26 years on this earth this has happened and it doesn’t go away after shutting the Xbox off.

It's your Franchise Mode baby, we're just living in it. Enjoy the ride

 

[Laus723]

Unbelievable experience to be at. My buddies and I all mobbed each other after that Tkachuk winner, half thought we were going to knock a few people out around us who were also going nuts.

What a feeling. Finally!!!!!!!!

 

[Mike C]

Unbelievable experience to be at. My buddies and I all mobbed each other after that Tkachuk winner, half thought we were going to knock a few people out around us who were also going nuts.

What a feeling. Finally!!!!!!!!

I was at some series clinching games back in 80s for NYI dynasty team. It is a great exhilarating experience

 

[UFO]

Congrats Panthers! Go for it and win it all now.

 

[deaderhead28]

Cats are the 2012 Kings sneak in and get on a roll. Bob=Quick. So many similarities.

Tkachuk is showing how good he really is. Sandpaper with great scoring skills

I believe Florida Panthers were a 4th seed 2012 Kings a 8th seed?​

 

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

I believe Florida Panthers were a 4th seed 2012 Kings a 8th seed?​

Florida was 4th in their division. Both were 8th in their conference.

Florida is actually 16th overall of all teams that made the playoffs; Kings were 14th with two Eastern teams below them.

 

[5minutemajor]

Florida was 4th in their division. Both were 8th in their conference.

Florida is actually 16th overall of all teams that made the playoffs; Kings were 14th with two Eastern teams below them.

And 17th overall.

 

[holy]

Happy for Panthers fans man, really. I saved watching the goal until just now cause I wanted to really bask in how epic it was gonna be, it did not disappoint.

Honestly all the ratings fanboys can shove it lmao, this is great for the sport. Nothing like a memorable Cup run to get the juices flowing.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Lol watching the post game with Chucky and Barkov. Barkov said " that was the fastest you've ever skated when you scored that goal. I couldn't catch you."

 

[5minutemajor]

My win is not having to hear them say Kotkaniemi every 30 f***ing seconds.

Was there some bet about how many times they could say that annoying ass name. Reminds me of the Sharks runs when Donskoi's name was over and over again. Certain names just irritate the hell out of me, don't know why.

They are both Finnish. That is your reason?

 

[jcs0218]

Unbelievable experience to be at. My buddies and I all mobbed each other after that Tkachuk winner, half thought we were going to knock a few people out around us who were also going nuts.

What a feeling. Finally!!!!!!!!

Was there any "We want Vegas" or "We want Dallas" talk going on?

 

[winnipegger]

Certain players just have that charismatic confidence on the ice... Tkachuk is special.. Reminds me of Byfuglien taunting the Canucks in 2010.

 

[Pierre Larouche]

Bobrovsky:

3-1 against Boston (only lost his first game)
4-1 against Toronto
4-0 against Carolina

Safe to say he's on a heater. The decision to ride Bob in the playoffs changed the Panthers entire season.

I completely agree- Bob is the difference. He’s the reason they’re going to Cup Finals. He’s been sensational and given the players confidence. If Bob stays hot the Panthers win it all.

No matter how many mental gymnastics you go thru, a sweep is never "close"

Bob is the difference maker in the Panthers postseason run.

 

[Pierre Larouche]

How many teams have that? Right now I think 2, the Panthers and McDavid are the only one I can think of.

Canes lost 2 big offensive players before playoffs began, Svechnikov and ?. I still think Bob would propel the Panthers to victory.

 

[Laus723]

Was there any "We want Vegas" or "We want Dallas" talk going on?

Lol nope. Woulda shut it down.

 

[Pierre Larouche]

The two teams they beat are shit. The Isles don't require an explanation. The Devils are one of the few playoff teams softer than Carolina, and they still managed to light them up in a few games.

The Canes got swept against an 8 seed. Like I said to the other guy, a sweep ain't close no matter how many mental gymnastics you do. And contenders don't get swept

They do when facing a super hot goalie. They do when they lose two top offensive players to injury and have to face Bob. I also felt like Bennet and Gudas got away with a lot of stuff - especially Bennet running guys . That’s my opinion. But regardless- Bob was the reason the Panthers are in the SC Finals.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

The reason they are called the Florida Panthers is because they're named after the Florida panther. It's not the Miami panthers or the Ft. Lauderdale panther. They play in Sunrise and are named specifically, so no it doesn't make more f***ing sense to call them anything else.

 

[jonlin]

While everyone and their mother praises Tkachuk, he was -2 for the game. Barkov goes a bit unnoticed with 0+2 and +1. FO was 61%. He also was on the ice for 4min54s of PK and Hurricanes didnt score a goal with the man advantage...

 

[ole ole]

Florida Panthers defeat the Carolina Hurricanes - 4-0, Advance to SCF!

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Congrats to the Panthers. Well deserved.

 

[Alex K]

I posted in the Canes boards, I wonder what would’ve happened if the Lomberg goal in OT1 in Game 1 hadn’t been called off. Certainly would’ve been a less demoralization loss for the Canes and a less energizing, confidence inducing win for the Panthers. Silly thing to think about. I’m sure the Panthers would’ve still won the series, but maybe not a sweep lol. Felt like that 4OT win set the tone for the rest of the series.

Carolina haven't been demoralized at all, they started next game with absolute domination and Bobrovsky was the only reason Florida survived that storm.

 

[CJV123]

Coming into the thread late ...

Why did the goal stand despite Bennett's fairly clear interference with the goaltender?

 

[Ducks in a row]

So happy to see its official with Panthers in the finals. So hoping they win the Cup.

 

[KOPITARRULEZ11]

Zito has to be on cloud 9. Trades for Chucky, and he scores 3 game winners to clinch the ECF

And set up the winner in game 3 absolutely surreal

 

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