Panthers vs Hurricanes: Live Score, Start Time & How to Watch Tonight’s Epic NHL Playoff Showdown

H2: Panthers vs Hurricanes Game 5 Tonight – Pivotal Clash in the Eastern Conference Final H3: Series Snapshot The Florida Panthers hold a 3-1 edge after Carolina staved off elimination with a 3-0 shutout in Game 4. A win tonight at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center would send Florida to a second straight Stanley Cup Final; a Hurricanes victory forces Game 6 back in Sunrise on Friday. H3: Key Storylines to Watch • Bobrovsky vs Andersen – Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky owns a 1.98 GAA this postseason, but Frederik Andersen blanked the Panthers on 32 shots Sunday and appears locked in. • Aho’s Early Strikes – Sebastian Aho has scored first in each of the past two games; Carolina is 6-0 in these playoffs when scoring first. • Special-Teams Swing – The Panthers’ power play is clicking at 26 %, while Carolina’s penalty kill ranks top-three at 89 %. Whichever side wins the whistle battle could tilt the ice. • Road Warriors – Florida is 5-1 on the road this postseason, out-scoring opponents 21-12. H3: Projected Lines & Injuries Panthers: Barkov – Tkachuk – Verhaeghe | Luostarinen day-to-day. No other injuries reported. Hurricanes: Aho – Jarvis – Svechnikov | Defensemen Sean Walker and Jalen Chatfield remain out; Jesper Fast (IR-LT) is unavailable. H3: By the Numbers • Series Goals: FLA 16, CAR 7 • Faceoff % in Game 4: CAR 61 % • Hits Last Game: 41-37 Carolina • Expected Goals Share (series): Panthers 54.3 %, Hurricanes 45.7 %. H3: How to Watch Panthers vs Hurricanes Live • Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 • Time: 8 p.m. ET • TV: TNT / truTV / Max • Streaming: Max, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV (trial options available) • Radio: Panthers Radio 560 WQAM; Hurricanes flagship 99.9 The Fan. H3: Latest Betting Odds* • Moneyline: Panthers ‑115 | Hurricanes ‑105 • Puck Line: Panthers ‑1.5 (+200) | Hurricanes +1.5 (-290) • Over/Under: 5.5 (Over +110, Under ‑140) *Odds courtesy of ESPN BET, subject to change. H3: Expert Prediction Expect a tight, low-scoring affair. If Florida’s forecheck disrupts Carolina’s breakouts early, the Panthers can clinch on the road. But should the Canes’ speed create odd-man rushes, PNC Arena (rebranded Lenovo Center) could witness a decisive Game 6 encore. Final call: Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT).