Panthers players wear Heat gear as they head to Raleigh

Florida Panthers Josh Mahura, Gus Forsling and Sam Bennett board a plane wearing Miami Heat shirts.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers practiced a final time at FLA Live Arena on Wednesday before heading back on the road.

They took off for Raleigh, North Carolina where they’ll play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Thursday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Heading to the airport, the Panthers were all wearing Miami Heat gear in a showing of support for South Florida’s basketball team.

The Heat will play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

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