The Florida Panthers are on the brink of returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year and the third time in franchise history after defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final. The Panthers have showcased their ability to win close games, with this victory marking their second consecutive win in the best-of-series.
Anton Lundell broke the tie with less than 10 minutes remaining in the game, securing the crucial win for the Panthers. Gustav Forsling and Sam Bennett also contributed goals, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves to propel the Panthers to victory.
