Carter Verhaeghe, Panthers Playoff Pregame: Florida Goes to Close Out Lightning in Game 5

Carter Verhaeghe, Panthers Playoff Pregame: Florida Goes to Close Out Lightning in Game 5

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe speaks to the media before his team plays the host Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The Panthers lead the best-of-7 series 3-1; Game 5 in Tampa on Wednesday at 7:30.

Monday, Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones both scored 11 seconds apart for a 3-2 late lead; Carter Verhaeghe got the empty net. Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist; Brad Marchand assisted on two goals. The Panthers won 4-2.

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