In the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes will host Game 1 of the conference finals only if Florida beats Toronto in Game 7. If the Maple Leafs advance, then Carolina will open the series on the road.

Two days after a Game 7 triumph in Toronto, the Florida Panthers square off with the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final.

The two teams faceoff in a Game 7 on Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Because of regular season standings, if the Leafs win, Carolina will not have home-ice advantage and will play Game 1 and 2 in Toronto.

The Carolina Hurricanes lost in the Eastern Conference Final again, 5-2 to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Their loss set a dubious record for futility in a single round.

Now, a Game 7 is needed to decide who will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs put together a gutsy effort to defeat the Panthers and force ...

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For the second time in the past three seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the Eastern Conference Final. ... Game 7: at Carolina (if necessary), Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m. ...