The Eastern Conference Final is shifting down to Florida, and the Panthers are in full control.
Florida brings a 2-0 series lead back home after taking both Games 1 and 2 in overtime in Raleigh thanks to game-winning goals from Matthew Tkachuk.
Game 2 didn't take nearly as long as Game 1's four-overtime thriller, as Tkachuk and the Panthers needed less than two minutes to secure the victory on Saturday night.
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With Game 3 at FLA Live Arena, the Hurricanes have their backs against the wall. Carolina hadn't trailed at all in the playoffs before facing Florida, and now are looking at a potential 0-3 hole if the team can't come out with a win on Monday night.
"The margins are tight," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour said after Game 2. "We haven’t got a bounce yet. Hopefully, we can get one because that’s what we’re probably going to need."
Meanwhile, the Panthers have an opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Final, putting the club one step closer to its first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 1996.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 3.
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What channel is Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 3 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): TNT
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): TNT app, Sling TV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 3 is set to air live in the United States on TNT. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, the TNT app is an option in the United States, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on TNT's platforms.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 3 start time
- Date: Monday, May 22
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 3 puck drop is set for Monday, May 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is being played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 3 odds, prediction
- Puckline: Hurricanes +1.5 (-279) | Panthers -1.5 (+231)
- Moneyline: Hurricanes -108 | Panthers -112
- O/U: 5.5
The Panthers enter Game 3 as very slight favorites at home against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Prediction: The Hurricanes can't possibly fall behind 0-3, can they? Can they?! The first two games of the series were exceptionally even, but the Panthers found a way to secure a victory in the two games in Carolina. I think it's the Canes turn to return the favor in Game 3. I just don't see this crew led by Brind'Amour falling behind in a three-game hole.
Hurricanes 3, Panthers 2
Hurricanes vs. Panthers series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Thurs., May 18 | at Carolina | FINAL | Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2 (4OT) |
| Sat., May 20 | at Carolina | FINAL | Panthers 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT) |
| Mon., May 22 | at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Wed., May 24 | at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Fri., May 26 | at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Sun., May 28 | at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Tues., May 30 | at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
* If necessary
