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PANTHERS TO CUP FINAL
RUN CONTINUES FOR THE 'UNDERCATS'
Five keys to the Panthers' surprising run to the Stanley Cup Final
This postseason, the Panthers have shocked the hockey world -- except maybe themselves. Here's how No. 8 seed Florida won the East.
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WHAT WE'VE LEARNED THIS POSTSEASON
Tough lessons of the Stanley Cup playoffs: Benn's behavior, Canes' catastrophe, the next 'copycat' trend
With the conference finals nearing an end, here's more of what teams and fans have learned -- and what still needs reinforcement.
LOOKING AHEAD
Keys to the offseason: Free agency, draft plans for Hurricanes, other eliminated teams
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast their 2023-24 outlook.
POSITIVE MESSAGE
HOW COACHES HAVE CHANGED
The power of positive coaching and its impact on the Stanley Cup playoffs
Focusing on what players do right rather than their mistakes is a growing trend in the NHL and seems to be paying dividends for Paul Maurice and the Panthers.
SERGEI BOBROVSKY
RISING TO THE OCCASION
How Sergei Bobrovsky transformed into a 'special' playoff goaltender for the Panthers
The veteran finished the regular season with underwhelming numbers, but has become a leading playoff MVP candidate -- while leading the Panthers to within a game of the Stanley Cup Final.
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MANDALORIAN X PLAYOFFS
'This is the way': Couple dresses as Dallas, Vegas Mandalorians for Game 3
The series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars has divided one couple's household. They went to Game 3 dressed in Mandalorian-themed NHL gear to support their teams.
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Conference final highlights, schedule
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full picture and coverage on each team.
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- 'We're not quitters': Stars avoid Vegas sweep
- Marchessault surprised Panthers didn't keep him
- U.S., Canada advance to semis at hockey worlds
- 'Who else, right?' Tkachuk puts Panthers in Final
- Canes lose top defenseman Slavin early to injury
- Sabres re-sign Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M deal
- Stars' Benn suspended 2 games for hit on Stone
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