the way the Panthers handled that game 4 collapse is just so impressive. That could absolutely break a team, yet they turned the page and completely dominated them for the next 120 minutes. Just such a team effort, too ... people have been talking about Bennett or Marchand for the Conn Smythe, but then you also have Reinhart scoring a hattrick in game 6, Chucky being Chucky, Barkov being an outstanding leader, Luostarinen being a playoff beast and so, so many more.
Basically, a deep and complete team smothered a two pony show ... just the way it should be. Those West teams should really a) hang their heads in shame (looking at you specifically, Dallas) and b) take notes. We needed Florida to save us from hell twice now, and that's not how it should be.
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