The Panthers are one win away from their first Stanley Cup Final berth since 1996.
Florida blanked Carolina 1-0 in Game 3 to build a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final and put the Hurricanes on the brink of elimination.
Sam Reinhart's power-play goal in the second period was all the Panthers needed, as Sergei Bobrovsky turned in another sensational performance. The Florida goaltender stopped all 32 shots he faced Monday night to record his first career postseason shutout.
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The Hurricanes are facing elimination for the first time in these playoffs. Carolina lost only three games combined in their first two series, but have dropped the first three games to the Panthers.
"We're not going to win four games tomorrow," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said on Tuesday. "We've got to try to win one, and it's really that simple."
If Carolina cannot get the win in Game 4 tonight, it would mark the third conference finals appearance in a row that the Hurricanes have been swept. The Canes lost in four games to the Penguins in 2009 and suffered a sweep at the hands of the Bruins in 2019.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 4.
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What channel is Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 4 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 4 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 4 start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 24
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 4 puck drop is set for Wednesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is being played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 4 odds, prediction
- Puckline: Hurricanes +1.5 (-278) | Panthers -1.5 (+230)
- Moneyline: Hurricanes -106 | Panthers -115
- O/U: 5.5
The Panthers enter Game 4 as very slight favorites at home against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Prediction: I'm waving the white flag. I've been incorrect about the Panthers in every single game of this series. They continue to prove me wrong, despite everything my gut, head and heart say. Do I actually think this Hurricanes team actually gets swept in the Eastern Conference Final? No, but I'm tired of being wrong so that's why I'm predicting Florida to complete the sweep tonight.
Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT)
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 | FINAL | Panthers 1, Hurricanes 0 |
| 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
