Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart (13) has his shot blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) gathers in the puck after colliding with Florida Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, front right, stretches to block a shot byCarolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Florida Panthers' Nick Cousins (21) moves the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (19) works against Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) as goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) attempts to freeze the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) tries to tip the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) with Hurricans' Brent Burns (8) nearby during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)