The Florida Panthers dominated the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, winning 5-2. Carter Verhaeghe and Aaron Ekblad's early first-period goals gave Florida a commanding lead, while Sergei Bobrovsky's 31 saves helped maintain control of the game. A second-period goal from A.J. Greer and a third-period score from Sam Bennett sealed the victory, overshadowing Carolina's Sebastian Aho's lone goal and Jackson Blake's late score. Florida's strong special teams play, particularly in power-play situations, ultimately made the difference against Carolina's previously stellar defense.
"Carter Verhaeghe and Aaron Ekblad set the tone with first-period goals, allowing Florida to seize the momentum right from the start against Carolina."
"Bobrovsky's performance with 31 saves was crucial, especially during a stretch where Florida went more than 15 minutes without a shot on goal."
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