Florida Panthers Continue to Troll the Toronto Maple Leafs Weeks After Second-Round Win
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The Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers, but somehow, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain on their minds.
This year's Stanley Cup Finals have become a certified classic, and we are only just two games into it so far. But based on the results, what we're seeing is clear.
After a Game 1 overtime win by the Oilers, the Florida Panthers tied the series at one game apiece thanks to a double-overtime winner by
Brad Marchand.
Now, the series is heading back to Florida, where the Panthers will attempt to take their first lead of the series so far.
Florida Panthers troll the Toronto Maple Leafs
In order to get the fans amped up for the occasion, the Panthers have placed towels on the back of every single seat. These towels say "Rats Rule," and they contain some iconography that will upset
Toronto Maple Leafs fans.
In fact, the iconography here will even upset fans of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning. If you look closely at the towel, the logos of all three teams become apparent.
Of course, the Panthers are trying to pay homage to this postseason run and the teams they had to beat to get where they are now. But if you are a Leafs fan, this still stings.
That Game 7 in the second round was an absolute embarrassment, and it is one that has had major implications on the future of the Leafs.
Some big changes could be coming this offseason, and had it not been for this loss, they never would have happened. It just goes to show how fragile the NHL can be at times.
Ultimately, the Panthers are in for a tough finale to the season. This series is now officially a best-of-five, and most fans are cheering for Edmonton.
Only time will tell whether or not the Panthers can win back-to-back Stanley Cups and prove themselves to be a dynasty in the making.
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