NHL Playoffs Recap – Hurricanes vs Panthers Game 4
Date: May 23, 2025
Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
The Carolina Hurricanes delivered a clutch performance in Game 4 to even the series 2-2 against the Florida Panthers, winning 4-2 in front of a roaring home crowd. The series is now a best-of-three as it heads back to Florida.
Game Recap
After a slow start in Game 3, the Hurricanes came out aggressive. Sebastian Aho opened the scoring midway through the first period on a power play. Florida answered early in the second with a goal by Matthew Tkachuk, but Carolina dominated the middle frame with back-to-back goals by Martin Nečas and Brent Burns.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen was outstanding, stopping 35 of 37 shots. A late empty-netter by Jordan Martinook sealed the win.
Key Stats
| Player | G | A | SOG | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:32 |
| Brent Burns | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:10 |
| Frederik Andersen | — | — | 35 saves | — |
Series Outlook
- Series tied 2-2
- Game 5 returns to Florida on May 25
- Hurricanes showed improved special teams and puck control
- Panthers need to regroup defensively after giving up 3 unanswered goals
