Tkachuk Ends 6th-Longest Game in NHL History, Panthers Outlast Hurricanes 3–2 in 4th OT

The Florida Panthers celebrate an apparent goal by Ryan Lomberg that was later disallowed, during the first overtime of Game 1 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., on May 18, 2023. Karl B DeBlaker/AP Photo

RALEIGH, N.C.—Back and forth they went, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes playing a game that seemed destined to have no end while leaving legs growing wobbly with each passing minute.

Then, just as the teams appeared headed for yet another extra period, Matthew Tkachuk pounced on his chance to finish off yet another overtime and road victory for the Panthers in these playoffs.