The Florida Panthers are on the brink of advancing to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final. Florida put together a five-goal third period to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Outside of Barkov, three other Panthers notched goals in the team's win—Niko Mikkola (2), Jesper Boqvist (1), and Brad Marchand (1). Florida now leads the series 3-0. The Canes will get their last chance to right the ship in Game 4, scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola left Game 3 on Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes after scoring twice.

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He certainly is enjoying life, both on and off the ice. The hope is that another Stanley Cup is on the horizon. Lion and Adalee already got to experience it once, with Gadjovich and wife Allison putting both of them inside the Cup as the Panthers celebrated the victory last June.