The Panthers continued their stunning run through the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday, successfully sweeping the Hurricanes courtesy of more late-game heroics from superstar forward Matthew Tkachuk.
Tkachuk cemented his place in Florida hockey lore, having scored three game-winning goals in the series, including one on Wednesday night with less than five seconds remaining in regulation.
The four-game sweep clinched the Panthers their first Stanley Cup Final berth in 27 years. Their feat is even more impressive considering their path to the Final after sneaking into the postseason as the No. 8 seed in the East.
