Game 1 between the Panthers and Hurricanes had an intense fight and a hit to goalie Sergei Bobrovsky’s head, setting up a potentially intense conference final.

The Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday in Dallas.

Brad Marchand has always been a willing shot-blocker throughout his NHL career, but he probably isn't used to seeing pucks fired at him intentionally. That's what Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere appeared to do in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday night.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes was cut short for Brad Marchand. The Panthers forward was given a game misconduct midway through the third period after a fight with Shayne Gostisbehere sent Marchand packing early.

The Eastern Conference Final clash between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes ignited with a fiery brawl between Brad Marchand and Shayne Go

Tussle stands out ahead of Game 2

The Carolina Hurricanes are known around the NHL for shooting the puck on net from every angle and piling up the shots.

The Panthers' Brad Marchand was sent to the showers early for going after Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere.