Panthers Cap Sweep of Hurricanes With Last-Minute Goal

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla., on May 24, 2023. Sam Navarro/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Matthew Tkachuk is taking his flair for the dramatic to the Stanley Cup Final—and bringing the Florida Panthers with him.

Tkachuk’s second goal of the game with 4.9 seconds remaining in regulation was the difference in Florida’s 4–3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, May 24, in Sunrise, Fla., capping a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals.