Panthers defeat Hurricanes, take 3-0 lead into Game 4

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The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Game 3 on Monday, to take a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference final.

Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves in his first career playoff shutout, with Sam Reinhart scoring the go-ahead goal midway through the second period. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Game 3 in the first period with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Florida can sweep the series when they meet Carolina at home in Game 4 on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.

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