Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -123, Panthers +103; over/under is 5.5
STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Hurricanes host series opener
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers to start the Eastern Conference finals. The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season. The Panthers went 2-1 against the Hurricanes in the regular season. In their last regular season matchup on Jan. 2, the Hurricanes won 3-1.
Carolina has a 36-9-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall.