Panthers - Rangers: Game 2 date, times, how to watch on TV, stream online | Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Florida Panthers take a 1-0 lead into Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers, having claimed a 3-0 win in the teams’ series opener on Wednesday.

Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored for Florida at Madison Square Garden, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves to earn the Panthers’ first shutout of the 2024 postseason.

Having secured the early advantage in the Conference Finals, the Panthers have taken a significant step towards sealing a second straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Final, according to stats published by the NHL. In a best-of-seven postseason series outside of the championship decider, the winner of Game 1 has gone on to advance to the next round on 112 of 165 occasions (68%).

You can stream the Panthers vs the Rangers live online on fuboTV.

What time does the Panthers vs the Rangers start?

Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday 24 May 2024. The clash is scheduled to get underway at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

How can I watch the Panthers vs the Rangers?

Viewers in the United States can watch Game 2 on ESPN and ESPN+.

You can also stream the Panthers vs the Rangers live on fuboTV, which offers users a free trial period.

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Who will the Panthers or the Rangers face in Stanley Cup Final?

The winner of the Eastern Conference Finals will progress to a Stanley Cup Final against either the Dallas Stars or the Edmonton Oilers. That series begins on Thursday 23 May, with the Stars hosting the Oilers at American Airlines Center.

While the Panthers were last in the Stanley Cup Final a year ago - losing 4-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights - the Rangers have not gone beyond the Conference Finals since 2014.

New York, who are four-time champions, haven’t lifted the Stanley Cup since 1994. The Panthers, meanwhile, have never won the NHL title.