Panthers host the Hurricanes with 2-0 series lead

Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -145, Hurricanes +121; over/under is 5.5

STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Panthers lead series 2-0

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Thursday for the sixth time this season. The Panthers won the last matchup 5-0. Sam Bennett scored two goals in the victory.

Florida has a 30-14-2 record in home games and a 47-31-4 record overall. The Panthers rank first in NHL play with 340 total penalties (averaging 4.1 per…