2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Panthers vs Hurricanes ECF Game 5 Best Bets
Grant White
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After facing a 3-0 series deficit, the Carolina Hurricanes showed serious fight in Game 4, silencing the Florida Panthers with a dominant 3-0 shutout on the road. Now, back at the Lenovo Center, Carolina has a shot to extend the series and make things interesting. With momentum shifting and key indicators suggesting Florida’s offensive run may be slowing, Game 5 offers some intriguing betting angles for sharp NHL bettors.
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Panthers vs Hurricanes ECF Game 5 Info
- Location: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+210) | Hurricanes +1.5 (-265)
- Moneyline: Panthers -118 | Hurricanes -102 | Total: 5.5
Panthers vs Hurricanes ECF Game 5 Best Bet
Game 4 was the turnaround Carolina desperately needed. The Canes held the Panthers to just 11 total scoring chances and only two of the high-danger variety, marking a drastic improvement in their defensive structure. On the other end, Carolina finally got something going on offense, reaching 10+ high-danger chances for the first time since Game 1 and converting three goals, only one of which came at even strength.
Still, the Canes are converting just 2.6% at 5-on-5 during the series, well below the league average and their usual output. That suggests there’s room for even more scoring progression if the pressure continues.
Meanwhile, the Panthers may be coming back to earth offensively. Their 11.3% shooting at 5-on-5 this series is unsustainable, especially given how few premium chances they created in Game 4. With home ice and a growing edge in underlying numbers, Carolina looks like a sharp play at plus money in Game 5.
Pick: Hurricanes Moneyline (+106)
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Panthers vs Hurricanes ECF Game 5 Top Player Prop
Shayne Gostisbehere remains one of the most active blueliners this postseason—and he’s due for a breakout. The puck-moving defenseman has led the Canes in scoring and high-danger chance generation among defensemen, averaging nearly 14 scoring chances and six high-danger looks per game in the playoffs.
The production hasn’t followed yet. Gostisbehere has registered just one assist in this series and has been held off the scoresheet in three straight. Yet he’s still logging quality minutes and firing shots: six in four games against Florida, despite a deflated actual goals-for rating that trails his expected impact by nearly nine goals.
With Carolina likely to activate their defense more at home and needing offensive contributions from every layer, Gostisbehere is a solid bet to record at least two shots. Based on his role and metrics, it’s a low bar with substantial value.
Pick: Shayne Gostisbehere Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (+106)
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