The Florida Panthers Manhandled The Carolina Hurricanes AGAIN!
Bruce Bennett. Getty Images.HAHAHAHA!!! this team is special, man! The Florida Panthers are out here doing the Lord’s work right now. I mean seriously, who even wants to see the Carolina Hurricanes play hockey anymore? And how do I know that? Because puck head himself, Liam Blutman, straight up told me, “No one likes watching Carolina play hockey, not even their own fans.” And you know what? He’s absolutely right.
The Panthers, on the other hand, are the complete opposite. Watching this team go to work brings me so much joy. It’s been a long time since I felt this way about a South Florida sports team, probably not since we had the big three. This group? They’re all about the action. No bullshit, no flashy shit just relentless hockey.
This series hasn’t even been close. Let’s call it what it is, domination. Florida is up 2-0 after two road games, and the combined score is 10-2. That should tell you everything you need to know about how lopsided this series has been. It’s not just that they’re winning, they’re absolutely manhandling Carolina.
Carter Verhaeghe looked like he was handing out candy on Halloween the way he was handing out assists. Dude was just giving them away. And Sam Bennett? My man put on an absolute masterclass last night, two goals and an assist like it was nothing. Just another day at the office for him.
What really separates this Panthers team, though, is the depth. There’s no weak link here. Every single line contributes. Every. Single. Night. It doesn’t matter who’s on the ice they all bring something, whether it’s lighting you the fuck up, slick passing, or absolute snipes from the slot. This team is built different. Balanced, gritty, skilled, pick your adjective, they check the box.
Honestly, I think this version of the Panthers might be even better than the team that won the Cup last year. I know that sounds crazy, but look at how they’re playing. The chemistry is better. The confidence is sky high. They’re faster, stronger, and somehow hungrier. And if they keep playing like this, I don’t just think they can win it all, I think they will.
So yeah, I might need to start brainstorming some T-shirt designs because this team feels like it’s on the verge of something special. Get the parade route ready, baby. The Cats are coming.
