Florida has yet again laid claim to being a hockey state after the Florida Panthers clinched their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance following a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday.

The Carolina Hurricanes dictated the style of play to down the Florida Panthers and stay alive in the Eastern Conference finals. Game 4 highlights:

The Florida Panthers look to advance to the Stanley Cup Final as the Carolina Hurricanes attempt to extend the series in Game 5 of the East Final on Wednesday.

The Panthers are one win away from clinching their third consecutive Eastern Conference championship, but to anyone with eyes, this series is over. More: Florida Panthers one win away from returning to Stanley Cup Finals after beating Carolina Hurricanes The Hurricanes gave it their best shot in Game 3.

The Carolina Hurricanes breezed through the first two playoff rounds this season, but the Florida Panthers have been too tough to tame so far.

The Carolina Hurricanes don't have any main roster RFAs this season, but there are a handful of prospects who are finishing out their ELCs or extensions. Here are a list of those players under team control who will either be in need of new deals or will be let go:

The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in must-win territory as they face elimination against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 tonight.