Analyzing The Fanbases:
Fanbases: The Rangers will have seven home games since FLA Live Arena is expected to be packed with Blue and white. But don't count out the Panthers' supporters—they'll make themselves heard, especially with their rat-throwing tradition to rattle the Rangers.
Last year, the Panthers caused a stir by temporarily restricting playoff ticket sales to prevent Toronto fans from snapping them up. Now, it's New York's turn. Tickets for the Panthers' home games in the Eastern Conference Final went on sale last Saturday, and just like Carolina, Rangers fans are expected to flood the resale market, adding to the competitive atmosphere. Plenty of Rangers fans are already living in Florida, further fueling the ticket frenzy.
It's also going to be a lucrative series for the box offices. For context, here are the ticket prices: The total cost to attend all 41 home games for the Panthers this season on TickPick was $823. Meanwhile, the least expensive ticket to Game 1 of the ECF at MSG is $482, significantly higher than the average Panthers game. Here are the cheapest get-in prices for the series. Game 1: $479, Game 2: $531, Game 3: $325, Game 4: $264, Game 5: $651, Game 6: $369, and Game 7: $912, reflecting the high demand and value of these playoff games.
This fan battle will be as intense as the one on the ice.