Both lead 3:0

NHL: Florida and Carolina on the verge of advancing

(Bild: AP)

In the North American ice hockey league NHL, the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of advancing to the second play-off round.

Florida beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5:3 and took a 3:0 lead in the series, as did Carolina with a 3:2 victory over the New York Islanders. Matthew Tkachuk was the match-winner for the Florida Panthers with two goals.

NHL results from Thursday - play-off, 1st round (best of seven): 
Eastern Conference: Tampa Bay Lightning - Florida Panthers 3:5 - Score in the series: 0:3 
New York Islanders - Carolina Hurricanes 2:3 - Score: 0:3