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Panthers reach Stanley Cup final

MIAMI: Matthew Tkachuk scored a dramatic last-gasp goal to fire the Florida Panthers into the Stanley Cup final for only the second time in franchise history with a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Tkachuk ensured the Panthers will advance to the National Hockey League's championship series for the first time since 1996 after rifling home with just 4.3 seconds remaining to seal a 4-0 Eastern Conference finals sweep.