May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov (16) and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate winning game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images - Source: Imagn

How to watch Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Game 1: Live streaming, TV channel, puck-drop and more | Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 20, 2025

Modified May 20, 2025 11:00 GMT

The Florida Panthers face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Lenovo Center on Tuesday. The puck drops at 8 p.m. EDT.

The Panthers recovered from 2-0 down against the Toronto Maple Leafs in round two to prevail in seven games, while the Hurricanes made light work for the Washington Capitals in five games.

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Game 1 info

Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 8 p.m. EDT
Venue: Lenovo Center, Carolina

Where to watch Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

TV Broadcast: TNT, MAX, CBC, SN, TVAS
Live Streaming US: ESPN+
Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes game preview and injuries

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs - Source: Imagn

The Panthers faced their most difficult opponents in this year's playoffs, as they were taken the distance by the Maple Leafs, winning Game 7 6-1 to head into the Finals. The Panthers head into the Eastern Conference Finals with a fully fit roster.

The Hurricanes, meanwhile, won rounds one and two in five games and look comfortable and confident as they head into the Conference Finals. They are likely to miss out on Jalen Chatfield and Mark Jankowski for Game 1 of the Finals, though, and Jesper Fast for the rest of the season.

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes head-to-head record

Date	Competition	Home Team	Away Team	Score
01/02/2025	NHL	Hurricanes	Panthers	3-1 win for Hurricanes
11/30/2024	NHL	Hurricanes	Panthers	6-0 win for Panthers
29/11/2024	NHL	Panthers	Hurricanes	6-3 win for Panthers

Panthers and Hurricanes key players

Brad Marchand and Eetu Luostarinen lead the points tally for Florida with 12 points each in the knockout stages of the campaign. The Panthers spread the load and have firepower throughout the roster, which they will aim to use to their advantage.

Meanwhile, Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho lead the line for the Hurricanes. Noth players have scored 10 points each in 10 games of the ongoing playoffs.

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