The Florida Panthers defied predictions to win the Eastern Conference and secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Panthers swept the Carolina Hurricanes thanks to a stellar performance by Matthew Tkachuk. Tkachuk continued to play well in the playoffs, scoring 21 points in 16 games, making it difficult for opponents to stop. The Panthers’ Road to the title has not been smooth; facing the favorite Boston Bruins in the first round, they beat their opponents 3-1 to win the series in seven games. They eliminated the Toronto Maple Leaf’s in five games in the second round, ending their title hopes. In the decisive fourth game against the Hurricanes, Tkachuk's powerful last-second goal broke the tie and gave his team a 4-3 win. The Hurricanes were devastated in a terrible sweep, losing just one goal in all four games. They put in a lot of effort, but the series could have easily gone their way. The Panthers are currently awaiting the outcome of the Western Conference series between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights as they gear up for a championship chance.