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Back to Back Cat: The Panthers defeat Euler in 6 games and repeat as Stanley Cup champion
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Panthers Roar Again: Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Champions After Six-Game Victory Over Euler

June 30, 2025 4 Min Read
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The Florida Panthers secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night to win the Stanley Cup, becoming the first NHL team to win back-to-back championships since Tampa Bay’s consecutive wins in 2020 and 2021, and only the third to do so this century. Sam Reinhart was the standout player, scoring four goals and joining an elite group of four players in league history to achieve this feat in the finals. His third goal completed a hat trick, celebrated with his iconic hat toss on the ice. Matthew Tkachuk, a key face of the franchise, sealed the championship win.

Commissioner Gary Bettman warmly acknowledged the triumph, saying, “Good evening, South Florida. I feel like we just did this.” Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental, saving 28 of 29 shots and shutting the door on Edmonton in the rematch. The lone goal for the Oilers came late from Russian player Vasily Podkordin, long after the outcome was decided.

As the final seconds ticked down, chants of “We Want a Cup!” echoed, but the Panthers had already claimed it and are now set to build on their success. Reinhart remarked, “This is as good as the first one. We learned a few lessons, stayed relentless, and the results show.”

Following Tampa Bay’s three consecutive championships, Florida appears to be forging a new modern dynasty. Since Tkachuk’s trade arrival and the appointment of coach Paul Maurice in 2022, the Panthers have dominated with 11 wins in 12 playoff series. Tkachuk emphasized the team’s goal: “We must now become a dynasty. Third year in a row, two championships. This is a special group.”

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The Panthers had suffered a tough loss in the 2023 finals in Vegas, battling through injuries and frustrations. This time, their core—which includes Tkachuk, Reinhart, Aleksander Barkov, and Sam Bennett—was healthier, bolstered by impactful trades of Brad Marchand and Seth Jones. Bennett led playoff goal-scorers with 15, while Marchand contributed six in the final, ultimately earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Their depth overwhelmed Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner faced a tough series and struggled in the closing games. Despite McDavid’s efforts, he was consistently thwarted by Barkov, Jones, and Bobrovsky, finishing with seven points but falling short of his first Stanley Cup.

The victory extends the Stanley Cup drought in Canada, dating back to Montreal’s win in 1993, while U.S. Sunbelt teams have claimed five of the last six titles, including four in Florida. The Panthers showcased clinical precision under Maurice’s leadership, with strong performances across all lines.

Marchand, who last won the Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, ended a 14-year championship gap—the third longest in NHL history. Reflecting on the win, Marchand said, “It’s incredible… I support my family and everyone who’s been there with me. Words can’t fully express what this means.”

[Report by Associated Press]

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Fan Take: This historic back-to-back Stanley Cup win solidifies the Florida Panthers as a powerhouse in modern hockey and signals the rise of a new dynasty in the sport. For hockey fans, it’s thrilling to see a team combine resilience, skill, and strategy to dominate the playoffs, promising exciting seasons ahead and elevating the profile of hockey in the U.S. Sunbelt region.

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