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Photos: Carolina Hurricanes lose to Florida Panthers in Game 3, Eastern Conference Finals

By Robert T Willett

Updated May 22, 2023 11:51 PM

Down 1-0, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour checks the clock with 3:30 to play in the third period, before pulling goalie Frederik Andersen (31), during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Down 1-0, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour checks the clock with 3:30 to play in the third period, before pulling goalie Frederik Andersen (31), during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes fell to the Florida Panthers in a crucial Game 3 of their Stanley Cup playoff series. The Canes emptied their net late in the 3rd period, but were unable to score, giving the Panthers a 1-0 win and a 3-0 lead in the series.

The Carolina HurricanesJordan Staal (11) gets some skate maintenance ahead of of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina HurricanesJordan Staal (11) gets some skate maintenance ahead of of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) and Jordan Martinook (48) take part in the pre-game skate ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Stefan Noesen (23) and Jordan Martinook (48) take part in the pre-game skate ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) slides in front of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) slides in front of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) deflects a scoring attempt by the Florida Panthers Carter Verhaeghe (23) in the first period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) deflects a scoring attempt by the Florida Panthers Carter Verhaeghe (23) in the first period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) jumps for the puck in the first period against the Florida Panthers during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) jumps for the puck in the first period against the Florida Panthers during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a glove save on a scoring attempt by the Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a glove save on a scoring attempt by the Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Nick Cousins (21) and Brandon Montour (62) work to slow the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Florida Panthers Nick Cousins (21) and Brandon Montour (62) work to slow the Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Thew Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart (13) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) on a power play to take a 1-0 lead in the second period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Thew Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart (13) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) on a power play to take a 1-0 lead in the second period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) tries a scoring attempt on Carolina Hurricanes Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) tries a scoring attempt on Carolina Hurricanes Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with his players during a time out in the second period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with his players during a time out in the second period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes Frederik Andersen (31) stops a scoring attempt the Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Carolina Hurricanes Frederik Andersen (31) stops a scoring attempt the Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) tries to get his stick on the puck in front of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) tries to get his stick on the puck in front of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Thew Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart (13) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) on a power play to take a 1-0 lead in the second period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — Thew Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart (13) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) on a power play to take a 1-0 lead in the second period during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) shoots on Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) shoots on Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Anthony Duclair (10) checks the Carolina Hurricanes Brady Skjei (76) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Florida Panthers Anthony Duclair (10) checks the Carolina Hurricanes Brady Skjei (76) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Colin White (6) is checked in the Carolina Hurricanes’ bench by Brady Skjei (76) in the third period of Game 3 during the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Florida Panthers Colin White (6) is checked in the Carolina Hurricanes’ bench by Brady Skjei (76) in the third period of Game 3 during the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) works to get his stick a shot on Florida Panther goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the third period of Game 3 during the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) works to get his stick a shot on Florida Panther goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the third period of Game 3 during the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) tries to get his stick on the puck in front of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) tries to get his stick on the puck in front of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) skates to the bench amid a shower of rats during the closing minutes of play against the Florida Panthers in the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) skates to the bench amid a shower of rats during the closing minutes of play against the Florida Panthers in the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Eric Staal (12) embraces goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Bobrovsky made 32 saves. — The Florida Panthers Eric Staal (12) embraces goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Bobrovsky made 32 saves. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) and Brett Pesce (22) leave the ice with their teammates after falling 1-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — The Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) and Brett Pesce (22) leave the ice with their teammates after falling 1-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 22, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 22, 2023 at 9:11 PM with the headline "Photos: Carolina Hurricanes lose to Florida Panthers in Game 3, Eastern Conference Finals."