Panthers Eliminate Rangers to Reach Stanley Cup Final

The New York Rangers were eliminated from the NHL playoffs after a 2-0 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, extending their Stanley Cup drought to 30 years. Fans expressed frustration over the team's inability to push the series to seven games, despite a strong start to the playoffs. The Panthers will advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year, awaiting the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers.