Rangers vs. Panthers, Game 6 of Eastern Conference Final: Instant reaction | NHL.com

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for a second straight season by defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday.

Here are some immediate takeaways from the game from NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen:

Star of the game

Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 saves on 23 shots, but he is splitting this with defenseman Gustav Forsling. The Panthers defenseman had five shots on goal, seven shot attempts, two hits and one diving play to stop a potential breakaway for Chris Kreider when Florida still led 1-0 early in the third period. For Bobrovsky, it was his second shutout of the series (24 saves in a 3-0 win in Game 1) and third shutout of his Stanley Cup Playoff career.

Goal of the game

Vladimir Tarasenko scored his only goal of the series with a one-timer from in front of the right post off a cross-crease pass from Anton Lundell at 9:08 of the third period. The goal gave Florida a 2-0 lead, but it turned into the game-winning goal when Artemi Panarin scored at 18:20 to make it 2-1.