For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have clinched a victory in the Eastern Conference Final, staving off elimination in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Florida Panthers felt the absence of a star forward as the Hurricanes reignited their championship hopes.

The New York Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention after a decisive 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Seth Jarvis led the Hurricanes with a goal and two assists, sealing the Rangers’ fate.