Twitter erupts as Florida Panthers go 3-0 up in Eastern Conference Finals

The Florida Panthers delivered a remarkable performance in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes and moving one step closer to securing a spot in the Stanley Cup Final.

With a 1-0 victory, the Panthers now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead and are on the verge of clinching the Eastern Conference title for the first time since 1996.

Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers' goaltender, showcased his exceptional skills once again by stopping all 32 shots from the Hurricanes. His stellar form has been instrumental for the Panthers throughout the playoffs and proved to be a key factor in their Game 3 triumph.

Sam Reinhart was the only goal-scorer in the game who scored a wrist shot goal on an assist from Matthew Tkachuk on the powerplay at the 10:06 mark of the second period.

The Florida Panthers fans were ecstatic following their Game 3 victory on Monday and flooded Twitter with praise and congratulations.

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The Carolina Hurricanes made it to the conference finals after eliminating the New Jersey Devils in Round 2. While the Panthers, on the other hand, made it to the finals after overcoming the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The first game of the Eastern Conference Finals was memorable to watch as it featured a total of four overtimes period, the game lasted for 139:47 minutes, making it the sixth-longest game in NHL history. Matthew Tkachuk put the Panthers 1-0 up in the series after he scored in the fourth overtime of Game 1.

Game 2 featured the second overtime contest of the series. However, this time, the fans didn't have to wait for too long, as Matthew Tkachuk again emerged with an overtime-winning goal. The Florida Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the series.

Game 3 moved to the home ice of the Panthers, where they continued to keep their winning streak alive and defeated the Carolina Hurricanes with a 1-0 scoreline.

Sam Reinhart was the only goal-scorer in the game. While netminder Sergei Bobrovsky secured his first shutout win in his 64 playoff games and made 32 saves in the contest.

Game 4 between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes takes place on Wednesday. If Panthers secure a win in their next game, it will mark the first sweep win in the ongoing NHL playoffs.

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A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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