A dominant team has extended its reign over a rival franchise, securing back-to-back conference championships and Stanley Cup victories in recent years. After sweeping their opponent in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final, they repeated the dominance in the 2025 series, overcoming a five-game defeat from two years prior. The streak includes consecutive Cup wins, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the league. However, their recent form has left them on the outside looking in for upcoming postseason contention.

The Panthers swept the Hurricanes in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final and defeated them in five games in the 2025 conference final, and they won the Cup in 2024 and 2025. They failed to qualify for ...