The fourth match of the Stanley Cup semi-final between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes will take place on May 27 at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise. The series score is 3-0 in favor of Florida. Florida vs. Carolina: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Florida Panthers
Paul Maurice's team extended their series lead by winning the last game 6-2. Notable performances came from Nico Mikkola and Aleksander Barkov, each scoring two goals. In this Stanley Cup campaign, the club remains the highest-scoring team with 61 goals and also leads in penalty killing (85.7%).
- Florida has not lost in regulation time in 4 of their last 5 home games in the NHL (3 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has not conceded more than two goals in 60 minutes in 4 of their last 5 home league matches.
- At least seven goals have been scored in regulation time in 8 of Florida's last 11 NHL games.
Carolina Hurricanes
Rod Brind'Amour's side lost three consecutive games for the first time in this playoff. However, the team nearly matched their opponent in shots in the last encounter (25:28). Carolina ranks second in penalty killing among the remaining clubs in the tournament (84.6%). Additionally, the team remains one of the most reliable defensively in this Stanley Cup run (34 goals conceded).
- The club has not scored more than two goals in regulation time in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head NHL meetings.
- At least five goals have been scored in 60 minutes in 4 of Carolina's last 5 league games.
- The team has lost 9 of their last 12 away games in the NHL (2 in OT).
Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Match Prediction
Florida enters this match on a four-game winning streak. Game after game, the team successfully breaks through the opponent's defense and maintains high-scoring performances: the hosts of the upcoming match have scored at least five goals in their last four NHL games. Additionally, Florida's defense has been solid, conceding no more than two goals in regulation time in their last seven league matches.
Carolina is trying to counter Florida, but so far without success. In away games, the team struggles to defend their goal, conceding at least three goals in 9 of their last 12 away NHL matches. This issue is also evident in head-to-head encounters: Carolina has conceded at least four goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings in the league at Florida's venue.
The hosts of the upcoming match have won in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 head-to-head NHL encounters. I believe this trend will continue, and as a result, we will see Florida in the Stanley Cup final. My prediction: Florida to win the match
