Florida Panthers advance second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup Final victory New York Rangers

Florida Panthers advance to second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup Final after defeating New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 at home.

The Florida Panthers secured their spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. The game took place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, and the Panthers wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Forward Sam Bennett scored late in the first period to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead, and Vladimir Tarasenko sealed the deal with an insurance goal in the third period.

As the final buzzer sounded, Panthers fans celebrated by tossing plastic rats onto the ice, a tradition that dates back to the team's first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1996. The Panthers are looking to avenge last year's loss in the Final to the Vegas Golden Knights, as they aim for their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Star forward Matthew Tkachuk praised the team's collective effort, highlighting their strong defense, timely goals, and unwavering commitment to success. The Panthers will now await the winner of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, with the Oilers currently holding a 3-2 series lead. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final is set for June 8 at 8 p.m. ET, as the Panthers look to bring home the ultimate prize in hockey.

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