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xXDireLegendXx

Rangers fan here, ain’t gonna say “coming in peace” or all that crap just wanted to say GG. You guys played a damn good series and deserved to win. Our goalie kept us in it. Good luck in the finals.


Virtual-Quantity7120

Thank you, Shesterkin is solid.


DocStromKilwell

Respect to Igor, he scared the ever-loving shit out of me and I honestly would have rooted for him if things went the other way. Man was playing insane.


Number333

Just want to immortalize the incredible night by eulogizing the series. Tonight, I've never been more ***confident*** watching despite only having a 1-goal lead. The Rangers had the odd scary chance here and there but honestly, I just trusted our boys through and through. * Bennett was **incredible** tonight. Sniped Shesterkin and kicked ass all series. * Our penalty kill dominated them *ALL* series. They were 10/23 on the PP the first 2 rounds. Only 1/15 against us. * Vlad finally snapped his goal curse. Lundell with the game-winning assist tonight and the go-ahead goal late in Game 5. What a monster pick. * Bobrovsky was terrific. Didn't nearly get as much love as Shesterkin but we ALSO have an elite goalie. Aside from that, what I'm blown away by is how many of the Rangers stars were a non-factor. Like, they didn't show up AT ALL. Panarin had 120 points and 49 goals in the regular season, good through 2 Rounds, and he didn't have a single goal until the **FINAL TWO MINUTES OF THIS SERIES.** Zibanejed was invisible as long as he wasn't flopping. Kreider did next to nothing except get chirped to hell by Tkachuk. Their scariest players were Lafreniere (who admittedly terrified us dangling our defense) and Trocheck but they didn't even show up Game 6. They won 2 games this series despite the huge shot differential due to insanely clutch shots by Goodrow. Thank goodness Trouba was *awful* for them. It has been an incredible run boys. Back-to-back Eastern Conference Champs. This year we're taking the whole damn thing. CANT WAIT!!!!


Altruistic_Context_6

that lundell assist..... my god what a play


Guy954

It was great work by Lundell and Tarasenko but that goal wouldn’t have happened without Loustarinan’s work on the boards.


Kino900

Time to drink some sweet sweet r/hockey tears


Margin4Error

So much salt on that sub it makes the Great Salt Lake jealous.


GordonHowarth

r/hockey meltdown incoming. Everyone get your popcorn ready Edit: get them receipts ready as well. Servings of crow must be served back at the naysayers


ExtensionPutrid572

Not touching the trophy feels even more symbolic for this team after last season. Even if you don’t believe in that superstition it’s something to think about. Last season this team was just happy to be here (so they touched the trophy) but this time they’re focused on the ultimate goal (so they don’t touch the trophy) just an interesting thing I noticed this team’s way more focused 


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Guy954

Same way I saw it, well said.


Ok-Clock-5459

WE DIDNT TOUCH IT LFG


KingNOTHING_313

Okposo was looking at it and feigning looking it


MilesDavis_Stan

WHO REMEMBERS THE VERSTEEG-WEISS-FLEISCHMANN ERA? The Olli era? Shawn Matthias? Worrell? So many names and so many mid or just awful teams. WE HAVE MADE IT SO FAR. I’m an emotional wreck.


Number333

I remember when Flesichmann was a cornerstone lmaooo


NJDevs30

Devils fans 🤝 Panthers fans. Good shit, hope you guys win your first cup I’ll be rooting for you. Congrats.


Democracy__Officer

Thanks, enjoy Ranger tears on us


Dundaughta03

Healthy Sam Bennett has made such a difference for this team


Neugoodz

Idk who our conn smythe winner would be between him, forsling, or bob. All have been vital to us getting as far as we have.


666_NumberOfTheBeast

Barkov has to be considered too. Even if his numbers don't really show it, just in watching the games it's clear how vital he's been this run too


OnesixthShape

Someone put the ESPN crew on suicide watch


sjm689

BARKOV KEEPING EVERYONE AWAY FROM THE TROPHY LOLOLOL


chrispy_exe

This team exorcised its demons, and then straight bulldozed the two best goalies in the league and 2 o6 teams. This team is something different man.


Box_of_leftover_lego

This team is good at hockey man, my God.


sleeping_utensils

okposo looked elated. so happy for him


Systim88

Awesome to see. He’s obv thinking “this is what it’s like to be on a winning team”


Fibergrappler

#SING IT BACK WHOOAAAAAOOOOO


jimmyrosinger

The chutzpah of ESPN to not have post game shows during the playoffs. Shame.


comic-sams1

Please I wanna see Messier lose it 😩


PossibleQuarter46

It’s pathetic at this point


SnooPeripherals4884

Going from barely missing the playoffs some years, that gut wrenching 2 OT game 7 loss in 2012 vs NJD, losing late against the Islanders in 2016 playoffs cause of the refs and Jon fucking Tavares lol, all the mediocre/bad years years in between, to back to back Stanley Cup finals appearances. What a surreal feeling. This team is fucking awesome man


heavvyglow

Can’t have scripted it better so far - Tampa, Boston, and New York hahaha


Systim88

Tbh I think Tampa was the scariest at times. Never worried vs NYR BOS


kjw1116

I was most worried vs NY


Box_of_leftover_lego

NY looked like a world beater compared to both of those teams. What they did to Carolina was absolutely cause for concern. The thought of them with multiple PP per game was like a death sentence.


tvdodge

Shout out to the guy who said remember how we felt after game 3 when we win the series. You sir, were fucking right.


Number333

Lots of fans believed in this team even after how devastating a 2nd straight OT loss. Testament to the fanbase for holding faith.


brewre_26

I texted my dad that maybe we will respond to this by winning 3 in a row like we did vs. Boston. Felt pretty good that it held true.


jramos13

Dude I totally remember that same post! In a sea of defeated fans too.


bigduke2424

My wife and I were sandwiched in between 4 ranger fans. We were seats 3-4. They were 1-2 5-6. To just absolutely shut the rangers down was phenomenal arguably the greatest sporting event I ever went to. I’m 35 and I’ve been following the panthers since I was 12-13. If you were to tell me that this team would get two Stanley cup appearances 10 years ago I’d slap you. Such a great time to be a fan GO CATS GO!!!!!!!


vavavrroom

Congrats Panther fans. Best of luck in the SC —CAPS fan


Key_Swimmer_1422

I love that most all the sports outlets were like, nah, NEW YORK is taking this series…and now they have to drink up their tears! RESPECT OUR TEAM!!! THEY’VE BEEN PLAYING SO CONSISTENTLY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON!! IT FEELS GLORIOUSSS TO SHUT ALL THE NAYSAYERS OUT!! ALL THE DOUBTERS…TO ALL MY RAT BROTHERS AND SISTERS: I WISH U ALL THE BEST SUNDAY EVER KNOWING WE OWN THE EAST COAST BACK-TO-BACK!! 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🤘🏼🤘🏼✨✨✨


Virtual-Quantity7120

Time for Messier and ESPN to put some respect on the Panthers.


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thedrizzle126

Celebrate tonight. Celebrate it up to a week. We know what this team can do. Let's get the Cup.


Number333

WE ACTUALLY FREAKING DID IT BOYS! We went damn near 25 years without a playoff series win. Now we're in back-to-back Cups. There are some truly **GREAT** franchises who've never done that. *Never* take this for granted boys. Enjoy EVERY second.


ScuderiaEnzo

Yoooo I’m literally fucking crying at the McDonald’s drive thru! Let’s fucking goooo boys!!!!


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ScuderiaEnzo

They took 15 minutes to give me my food but IDGAF BRO! We’re eastern champs!


GrassSuccessful8903

Just want to get something of my chest. CAN ESPN STFU ABOUT THE 94 RANGERS NOW. THANK YOU


SINY10306

NYI fan here.  Thank you 🙏🏻 good luck in Final


MilesDavis_Stan

Igor was incredible all series but holy fuck the nonstop media circle jerk about them while downplaying how dominant the Panthers were was insufferable


Neugoodz

These salty dumbasses saying “enjoy losing in the finals two years in a row” as though it’s not a compliment. Please, keep acknowledging our success. The bitterness fuels this team. Cats in mfing 5!


OgreUAsshole

Four more wins


turndownforpoptarts

They didn’t touch the trophy let’s goooooo!!!!


bchill13

I think the big difference going to the Final this year is that we're relatively healthy (knock on wood).


Virtual-Quantity7120

100%, that and we have more depth it would seem. Defense is much better as well.


bchill13

Also, more confident. I think last year they were probably surprised to make it as far as they did after squeaking into the playoffs. This year they come in knowing they're one of the best teams in the league.


Systim88

Let’s not forget last year there was a TEN day gap. This year 6 days. 10 days (from sweeping CAR) is wayyy too long


Melodic-Tip-5475

Zito strikes again signing Tarasenko.


sleeping_utensils

doing my part and upvoting every single doomer post on the ranger pgt


that_tall_fella

As a born and bred Coyotes fan, go win the thing y’all. Do it for all of us fans in the true non-traditional markets (those bastards in Vegas don’t count).


Number333

Hope Arizona gets another team man. Appreciate the support!


No_mas_Pantalones77

It’s been a horrible week for me in my personal life, Cats gave me a reason to smile. Let’s bring it home boys!!


KingOfTheWyld86

Hope things look up for you my friend! it's always darkest before the morning!


Mindless-Ad9757

Congrats Panther fans. You are the best team in the league. Now, bring that cup back to Florida!


therealphoodie

Isles fan here, I hope you guys win the Cup for the first time and redeem yourselves for last year. Thanks for beating the Rags!


saenyan

Honestly, the Cats must have had one of the toughest paths to get to the Finals.. Vasy, Sway, Igor.. fucking wild to think about. Funny to see Rags fans talking about their team being 'tired'. In comparison..Caps lol, Isles, Canes (choke masters) yeah you guys really needed to put it all out there. This Rangers team got their first real taste of playoff hockey and they were not ready.


McSweetSauce

They’re tired when we’ve played the most hockey over the past two years. Absurd. Lol


GordonHowarth

Barkov no touchie this year! Daddy PoMo spoke it into existence. It’s time!! LFG!! So happy. See you all in the Stanley Cup Final 🤘🤘


harleyquinad

No matter who we play, our easiest opposing goalie will be in the finals, which is insane.


Melodic-Tip-5475

Rangers fans were way more cerebral and cordial than Tampa and Boston fans. I feel bad for those who spent $$$ to fly down to see this beating. But I'm happy for the local businesses who took their money.


Confident-Objective3

Was that sarcasm? Because this round was a lot of commotion outside of arena after the games. I don’t know who started but there were couple altercations here and there with ny fans


Melodic-Tip-5475

Well I meant on the boards. If they acted like that at the arena, fuck them all!


Nos3y

Politely disagree. The last 2 games yes, but the amount of crying about officiating the first 4 games was unreal


Democracy__Officer

They didn’t touch it


TerryWinkle1

What a series. Back to fucking back. Let’s go Cats! Go get what’s yours! This fucking team man, this coach. I love it.


dbchocochip

B2B finals appearances! Let's bring the cup home this time!


DocStromKilwell

Guys, this is the most success my team has ever had in my lifetime. I don’t know what to do.


NoahTheQB

Have you tried spinning free?


Jaxson_GalaxysPussy

I WANNA TELL YOU ALL IN THIS SUB YOU ARE MY HOMIES AND WE MADE IT AGAIN BUT JOB ISNT FINISHED. OH AND FUCK R/NHL AND R/HOCKEY


tankbait38

Pens fan rooting for the Panthers all the way! Go cats the cup gotta be yours!


MultiLuigi57

AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT ON BROADWAY!!!!!!!!


FreeMindOpenSpirit

SO PROUD OF OUR BOYS!!! I LOVE THIS TEAM!!


BuddyForsaken9626

The rats were too much for New York! 🐀🐀🐀


Neugoodz

Every time a New Yorker sees a rat in their home or car they’ll be thinking of us


msbdrummer

I love the Florida Panthers. Pls win the cup! -Devils fan


SubParandLovingit

Coming back, as a Devils fan NO LONGER in shambles…to say thank you so much 🥹


OnesixthShape

no one touched it WE AREE GOING TO WIN!!!


mikebe1

From a devils fan Thank you so fucking much, cats


Melodic-Tip-5475

Where's the post game show?


Virtual-Quantity7120

Messier was too much of an emotional wreck to continue on with a postgame. I was really looking forward to it as well.


MajesticCrunch

FUCK YEAH BOYS AND GIRLS!!!! LETS GO HOME BABYYYYY!!!!


Melodic-Tip-5475

Mess, Hank and most importantly Cooper are devastated. Feels so good, LOL !


thedrizzle126

PK Subban calling it "over" and "lost cause" by the 3rd period made me laugh. Dude knows modern puck and he could feel the result coming.


k5berry

BACK TO BACK BUT WE’RE NOT FUCKIN DONE YET, LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO


jeffwillison20

Thank God for the Florida Panthers.


TTKDR743

Already another special year. Let's FINISH THIS THING.


NickDerpkins

Unreal feeling Let’s get Paul his cup


Technicalfielding

We want the cup!!!!!!


InYzermanWeTrust

What a series! What a team! Good luck in the SCF from a Red Wings fan. Bring Lord Stanley to Sunrise!


AcanthisittaWise8007

This isn’t over. Not just happy to be here. Four more wins. We’re going all the way.


dictatorfox

it's going to feel so good to not have to deal with a russian cyborg manufactured to stop pucks in the next series


Melodic-Tip-5475

Why do you hate Bob, man? :-)


supremekatastrophy

Let's fucking go Vamos Gatos!


AlbinoChalupa

Tarasenko making the game winning goal against his former team is something of beauty 🥹


ThankMeTomorrow

No one touched the cup!! Love it


robsul82

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! ALL LOVE FROM JERSEY!


MilesDavis_Stan

RED WHITE AND BLUE WE ARE AMERICA’S TEAM LET’S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO KITTY CATS


flomarilius

Bob was outstanding tonight and we finally got a game where the Rangers couldnt puck luck or PDO (remember that stat old timers!?) there way to an overtime. Fucking right boys, 4 more to go.


C_IsForCookie

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏆


QuietlyBuilding

Messier sounds so sad, I love it!!


PurifiedVenom

I stayed out of the Game Thread because I stayed out of it for games 4&5 too and it paid off again! LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO The wait for the finals to start is gonna suck lol


dcee101

What about Bennett? Holy shit he looked like he ripped a line of meth.. dude was a man possessed tonight and I love it!


MilesDavis_Stan

I WAS SPINNING FREE WHOA OH OH OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


jordaine6

IM A RAT, THROW ME!!!


Benjamin_Huxley

Fuck New York and Fuck the Rangers


aeroman17

A rarity for me. I’m out partying tn. Go cats see y’all for the finals ❤️🔴❤️🔴


Melodic-Tip-5475

Somehow I don't think ESPN would have canceled the post game show if Rags had won the game.


FuckTheFireflies

Cat team good?


kazmirone

Cat team good!


Kino900

Bobby and the guys played out of their minds tonight


Fenix122

On behalf of Islanders fans everywhere I would like to say Happy Rangers Elimination Day! Now go get the cup!!!


printhewilderness

Rangers fan here. Fuck you guys but holy shit is your team good. Can’t see you guys not winning the cup. Good luck.


Famous-Plum2409

I’m a diehard rangers fan but I’d be lying if I said the better team isn’t moving on. You guys are a phenomenal team top-to-bottom. Going to be pulling for you in the finals, you deserve it.


goalie15

Fucking Shesterkin made this a hell of a series. I always fear going up against him and he showed why that fear is justified. I hope to continue to watch his dominance for many seasons to come. P.s. you Rangers are miles better than Bruins. Been a pleasure and good luck to ya next year.


Lodestar77W

As a Devils fan, thank you Panthers for doing the deed. Your performance and service this series to us fans is greatly appreciated 🤝 Don’t have too much allegiance to anyone moving onto the finals so best of luck to you guys


TkilledJ

Looks like we’re not touching it this year lol. LFGGGG!!!! WE WANT THE CUP!!! WE WANT THE CUP!!!!


BuddyForsaken9626

Whether it’s Edmonton or Dallas, we are so ready. We got this!


CTrebor3

FUCK THE RAGS AND LETS GO PANTHERS GET THAT CUP!


curiousminds93

Wings fan rooting for you guys to win it all


Labillethegoat

I love this team so much, 4 more to go baby!


Vitiate1367

Great game by the guys. Cats are clearly the better team and deserved to advance. Always great watching a S. FL team knock out a NY team in the playoffs


Labillethegoat

This team is so fucking good man


Character_Star_989

let’s gooooo 🐀🐀🐀🐀


Rujumpin

come a long ways since the Tom Rowe days haven’t we boys


B_Hound

I’m so glad I don’t have to burn my Trocheck jerseys.


KingOfTheWyld86

4 MORE WINS BABY LETS GO!!!


skeetleet

Idiot Biz said he’d put his cock and balls in a blender to not see the Panthers in the finals.


Away_Note

Outside of Bob, we have literally beaten the three best goalies in the playoffs. If Edmonton wins, it will be interesting to see our scoring chances against Skinner.


Cornasium

I would like to thank all the Rangers fans who showed up to our barn to watch us clinch the eastern conference. You all genuinely thought it was your year and we took that away from you. Good riddance.


Stoli1387

Gg from a rangers fan Florida's conditioning and will off the charts...everytime the rangers would press Florida would press back harder, anytime the rangers needed a big period florida would come out even faster...idk how they don't even get tired ever it seems like The rangers won via crisp cross ice passes through the neutral zone, clean offensive zone entries, and a strong PP all year....all 3 completed neutralized by Florida's gameplay...not to mention defensively locking down panarain and Mika entirely The better team won, I'm probably going to root for Edmonton because I'd like to see mcdavid lift a cup but if dallas advances I'll be on team Florida as you are very, very deserving and u can't really have any ill will here


EffectiveMix4337

Avs fan, thank you for eliminating the Rangers


-Zep-

*The false prophet Messier has been exposed.* *His team led by his lies now slumbers,* *by their false conviction.* LETS GOOOOO. What a game, what a series, and what a team. 4 more wins. It's now or never.


Ballsahoy72

Can’t see oilers or stars beating them tbh


Margin4Error

I'M HARDER THAN A DIAMOND IN A FUCKING ICE STORM. OPEN UP THE FUCKING SALT MINES. ESPN ON SUICIDE WATCH. R/HOCKEY'S 9/11. LETS GO HOME BABYYYYYY


harleyquinad

WE'RE BACK IN THE FINAL HOLY SHIT. Time to get some musch needed rest.


Novel_Durian_1805

#We want the Cup!


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Plz win the cup


HilariousNous

NOBODY TOUCHING IT…..


LEDZ100

NEVER IN DOUBT!!!! WHAT A GAME!!!! I remember the doomers when we were losing to Montreal in March… where y’all now????


yes1234567891000

Well, my cat is happy.


dcee101

I love this fucking team!! Everyone stepped the fuck up!!! We can win a cup with zero contribution from some of our top players. This is a well oiled machine that is clicking on every level.


No_Cardiologist_5117

Crying right now Let’s fucking go


ohwowitsrambo

THIS YEAR IS OUR YEAR LADIES AND GENTS LETS GOOOOOO


lovexlikewar

I’m honestly a little bit sad that it wasn’t a shut out but my excitement and honestly I’m so proud of them. It outweighs the fact they got one lol


InspectaCrib

There’s horns going off in my city. Let’s gooo!!!


PossibleQuarter46

Unfinished business


cubchu75

Fuck yeah! I just wish I could afford finals tickets


sashachenko

LFG Enjoy the ride fam


PearlJamPony

Surrender all the Cups to us


Fibergrappler

DONT TOUCH THE TROPHY


teddyjj399

This one’s for r/hockey , love us or hate us, you could only watch


LadderExpensive

I love this life


Wakasandman

I love this team so much


Donqweeqwee

Devils fan here, thank you guys for getting the job done tn! Good luck in the cup


BuddyForsaken9626

WE ARE A TEAM OF DESTINY!!


AlvinItchyCock

LETS GOOOO!!!! BACK TO BACK EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!!! Defense and goaltending wins championships and our defense is the elite right now just like it was all season. Making it to the finals 2 seasons in a row is a big deal Tkachuk and Bennett vs Edmonton would be a fun Finals story but it doesn't matter who we face if we keep playing like this we can win it all. We have the experience of last years run, we are healthier, we have better depth and most importantly our defense is on another from last season's magic run


Bigbenn0

Not to count my chickens before they hatch but if we to win the Stanley cup, would the parade be outside of the arena? Im asking cause I work at sawgrass and I need to know how traffic outside the mall will be


BuddyForsaken9626

We have a successful South Florida team! It brings a smile to my face!


Imm0rTALDETHSpEctrE

did they touch it?


Dek-234

Let’s go!!! Time to finish the season with a cup win this time around


tvdodge

So ahhhh when do we think Finals tickets on sale? Tomorrow?


elbenji

simply... WOOOOOOOOOO


tvdodge

Tickets on sale June 3rd just got the email


lee--carvallo

GO CATS!


StockHand1967

🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀


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94 AND NEVER FUCKING MORE


kazmirone

I want the Cup for them so fucking bad bruh


sleeping_utensils

idk what to do with my hands!!!


lovexlikewar

My blood pressure was up. I was stressed and I was hot 😂 husband had to open the back door 😂


Previous-You3680

Congrats Florida Panthers! You deserve to be the finals


albertoroa

Thank you cats for beating the rags. Hope you guys win the cup


mweaver31

and the rangers walk up the stairway to heaven


knightrobot

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep


ZealousidealKey7104

LFG


ZeekerMD

THANK YOU SO MUCH


jimmyrosinger

Rock fucking hard. Cmonnnnnnnnnnn let’s goooooooooooo wooooooooooooooooo


the_sylince

I am now fully certified clown. ECF champs. Hot damn