Oilers Game 1 Highlights Why Panthers Fans Throw Plastic Rats on the Ice
Florida Panthers Strike First in Stanley Cup Final
The Florida Panthers have struck first in the Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 on Saturday at FLA Live Arena. The victory gives the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Why Do Panthers Fans Throw Plastic Rats on the Ice?
Panthers fans have a long-standing tradition of throwing plastic rats on the ice after the team scores a goal. The tradition dates back to the 1996 playoffs, when a fan threw a plastic rat on the ice after the Panthers scored a goal in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Panthers went on to win the game and the series, and the tradition of throwing plastic rats on the ice was born.
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