🏆 Panthers Win Back-to-Back Stanley Cups!
The Florida Panthers have once again etched their name in NHL history by clinching their second consecutive Stanley Cup, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5–1 in Game 6, held tonight at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
📊 Game 6 Highlights & Key Statistics
- Final Score: Panthers 5, Oilers 1
- Series Result: Florida wins the series 4–2
- Star Performance: Sam Reinhart delivered a tour-de-force with four goals—matching a rare Stanley Cup feat.
- Clutch Moment: Matthew Tkachuk sealed the win with the clinching goal at 19:13 of the 1st period.
- Edmonton’s Goal: Vasily Podkolzin netted the Oilers’ only goal.
- Goaltending: Sergei Bobrovsky stood tall with 28 saves on 29 shots.
Scoring Breakdown
| Period | Panthers | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 |
🔥 Historical Context & Legacy
- First back-to-back champions since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020–21.
- Only the eighth team ever to win the Cup on home ice in consecutive seasons.
- Florida has now won 11 of their last 12 playoff series since 2022.
- No Canadian team has won the Cup since 1993—Edmonton’s drought continues.
🎙️ Quotes from the Ice
“First team to repeat since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21,” noted AP Sports. Fans in Sunrise roared as chants of “We want the Cup!” echoed throughout the arena.
🧩 Road to the Cup
- Finished 3rd in the Atlantic Division with a 47‑31‑4 record (98 points).
- Defeated Tampa Bay (4–1), Toronto (4–3), Carolina (4–1), and Edmonton (4–2).
🎉 What’s Next?
South Florida is already preparing for another championship parade along A1A. With core stars like Reinhart, Tkachuk, and Barkov, this Panthers squad looks ready to build a dynasty.
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