Panthers Triumph in 6th-Longest Game in History!
In a thrilling matchup, the Florida Panthers emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. The game, which went into quadruple overtime, became the sixth-longest game in NHL history. Matthew Tkachuk played the hero for the Panthers, scoring the game-winning goal with just 12.7 seconds remaining in the fourth overtime period. Tkachuk received a pass from Sam Bennett and fired a shot from the right circle, beating Carolina’s goaltender, Frederik Andersen.
The Panthers’ win extended their remarkable road game winning streak to seven in the playoffs and maintained their perfect record of 5-0 in overtime. Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe contributed with goals in regulation, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky put on an outstanding performance, making 63 saves to keep his team in the game. On the opposing side, Andersen made 57 saves for the Hurricanes, who received power-play goals from Seth Jarvis and Stefan Noesen.
This historic game fell short of the record for the longest game in NHL history, which was set on March 24, 1936, when the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Maroons 1-0 in the sixth overtime. The Panthers and Hurricanes will face off again in Game 2 on Saturday night in Raleigh. The Panthers’ resilience and ability to perform under pressure make them a formidable force as they continue their playoff journey.
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