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Florida Panthers Advance to Stanley Cup Final, Defeat Rangers 2-1, Win Series 4-2

Jun 2, 2024, 02:51 AM

The Florida Panthers have secured their place in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year after defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, winning the series 4-2. Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental in the victory, stopping 23 shots, while Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko contributed with crucial goals. The Panthers' win marks them as the first team since the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009 to return to the Final after being runners-up the previous year. Florida will face either the Edmonton Oilers or the Dallas Stars in the Final, starting next Saturday night. This achievement is a significant milestone in Miami sports history, as the Panthers aim to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Notably, the Panthers avoided touching the Prince of Wales Trophy this year.