Panthers vs Rangers: Playoff Preview by the Numbers

For the second time in three years, the New York Rangers are playing for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. After dispatching the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes to emerge out of the Metropolitan Division section of the playoff bracket, the old Southeast Division memorial tour will continue into the Eastern Conference Finals. The reigning Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins on their path through the Atlantic Division bracket, and will look to defend their conference championship against the Blueshirts.