Final
Monday, February 16, 2004 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Panthers 3–1
- P. Brendl scored the game-winner at 14:17 of the first.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- K. Weekes stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952) for the win.
- Power play: CAR 1/8, FLA 0/6.
- The Hurricanes dominated the dot, winning 63% of faceoffs.
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:33CARS. HillPPAssists: M. Murray, J. Vasicek0–1
- 14:17CARP. BrendlAssists: J. O'Neill0–2
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 19:10FLAJ. KolnikAssists: K. Huselius, O. Jokinen1–2
- 19:59CARR. Brind'AmourENAssists: E. Cole1–3
Team stats
| FLA | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Shots | 23 |
| 37.3% | Faceoff % | 62.7% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 1/8 |
| 18 | PIM | 14 |
| 8 | Hits | 10 |
| 16 | Blocked | 12 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 6 |
Panthers at Hurricanes recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice