Talk about a road trip. After winning Game 7 in Toronto to advance to the Eastern Conference Final, the Panthers raced out to an early 2-0 series lead with two dominant wins over the Hurricanes in Raleigh. Following a 5-2 win in Game 1, they enjoyed a 5-0 drubbing in Game 2. Trying to punch a third straight ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers will now head home and try to get an even tighter stranglehold on the series in Games 3 and 4 in Sunrise. On this episode, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down how Games 1 and 2 against the Hurricanes unfolded, including hot starts, hot sticks and a little “Playoff Bob.” Plus, hear postgame sound from Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe. Highlights include: • The Panthers storm out to a 2-0 lead in the ECF. (1:30) • Hear from Verhaeghe and Tkachuk after Game 2. (7:30) • Hurricanes trying to get physical with Florida. (20:50) • Heading home up 2-0, the Panthers know the job’s not done. (27:45)