The Florida Panthers’ injury-riddled 2026 season left what seemed like a power vacuum in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Entering the 2026 season, they were the reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champions and had just three-peated as Eastern Conference champions. The Carolina Hurricanes took advantage of this gap, running with the opportunity to become the 2026 Stanley Cup winners.
Going into the 2027 season, the Panthers appear stronger than ever. When healthy, they’ve proven to be the Hurricanes’ kryptonite, going 8-1 against the defending champs in their last two
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