The Florida Panthers ran away with Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals playoff series vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, though their dominance didn't really begin until the third period.

The Florida Panthers, back home for the first time in more than a week, cruised past the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on Saturday, taking a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals and moving within one win of a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

After a five-goal barrage, one like none other in Florida playoff history, the Panthers are one win from their third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Florida Panthers scored five goals in the first 10:37 of the third period, pulling away to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday.

The Florida Panthers use a third-period barrage to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and move inches away from the Stanley Cup Final.