Paul Maurice, Rod Brind'Amour skipped player handshakes after East final. It was for a good reason
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Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice watches as the players celebrate at the conclusion of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. The Panthers team defeated the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (A) shakes hands with Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) at the end of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)The Florida Panthers shake hands with the Carolina Hurricanes following Florida's win in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice watches as the players celebrate at the conclusion of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. The Panthers team defeated the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
