Florida Panthers Win Back-to-Back Stanley Cups After Game 6 Rout of Edmonton Oilers
The Florida Panthers are officially a hockey dynasty in the making. With a 5–1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers clinched their second straight championship, electrifying a packed crowd at Amerant Bank Arena.
🏆 Why This Win Matters
- Florida becomes the new epicenter of hockey success.
- The Panthers are the first back-to-back champions since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021.
- A Canadian team’s Stanley Cup drought continues — the last win was in 1993 by the Montreal Canadiens.
🎯 Player of the Game: Sam Reinhart
- Scored 4 goals, including 2 empty-net goals.
- Set the tone early and iced the game late with clinical finishing.
- Solidified his playoff MVP case with this performance.
🏟️ Celebrations Erupt in Florida
The Panthers lifted the Cup in front of their home fans in Sunrise, Florida. The arena echoed with chants of “We Want Cup!” and a fan-led singalong of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
At Elbo Room on Fort Lauderdale Beach, fans packed in shoulder to shoulder—many donning last year’s championship merch and newly minted tees that screamed “Bh I’m a champion!”** while mini Stanley Cups decorated the walls.
🇨🇦 Canada’s Drought Deepens
With this loss, the Edmonton Oilers extend Canada’s Stanley Cup losing streak to 32 years. No Canadian team has lifted the trophy since 1993, and while Connor McDavid and company fought valiantly, they couldn’t crack Florida’s defense or match their offensive firepower.
🔥 Back-to-Back Champs: The Panthers’ Road to Victory
- Game 1: Panthers 4 – Oilers 2
- Game 2: Panthers 3 – Oilers 1
- Game 3: Oilers 5 – Panthers 2
- Game 4: Oilers 3 – Panthers 1
- Game 5: Panthers 6 – Oilers 4
- Game 6: Panthers 5 – Oilers 1
Series Result: Panthers win 4–2
🧊 Is Florida the New Hockey Capital?
The rise of the Panthers—and before them, the Lightning—has flipped hockey’s geography. Florida hockey is no longer a punchline; it’s a powerhouse. Between packed stadiums, star players, and now back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Sunshine State has embraced the ice.
🗓️ What’s Next for the Panthers?
With most of their core under contract and playoff MVP candidates like Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk still in their prime, a three-peat isn’t out of the question. The NHL now has a new powerhouse franchise, and it’s anchored in South Florida.
❓ FAQs About Florida Panthers’ 2025 Stanley Cup Win
Q: Who won the 2025 Stanley Cup?
A: The Florida Panthers won the 2025 Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4–2 in the Final.
Q: How many goals did Sam Reinhart score in Game 6?
A: Reinhart scored 4 goals, including 2 empty-netters.
- Q: When was the last time a Canadian team won the Cup?
A: In 1993, when the Montreal Canadiens won it.
Q: How many Stanley Cups have the Panthers won?
A: This is the second in franchise history and their second in a row.
🏁 Conclusion
The Florida Panthers sealed their second straight Stanley Cup with a dominant Game 6 win, proving they are a true NHL powerhouse. With stars like Sam Reinhart leading the way, Florida hockey is here to stay — and a potential three-peat is now in sight.
