The Florida Panthers are dirty. They’re dirty as hell. Not only does the team play dirty, but embrace dirty in a way we haven’t seen in the modern era. In doing so the organization has carved out the perfect niche for postseason hockey, preying on playoff referee leniency to infuriate opponents, rattle inexperienced players, and turn cheering opposing fans apoplectic.
This was on full display Tuesday night as the Panthers cruised to a relatively easy 5-2 win over the Hurricanes in Raleigh with the home team shooting itself in the foot numerous time. Carolina brought physicality, but were not prepared to be met with dirty — it was
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