The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to claim their second consecutive championship and a place in history.

Too many slow starts, not enough offense and spotty goaltending left Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers exiting the ice for a second straight June to make way for another Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration.

Bennett is the first player in Panthers history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Last season, when Florida defeated Edmonton in seven games in the Stanley Cup Final, Oilers captain Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy, becoming the sixth player to win the award from the losing team.

Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito is credited with building a dynasty team, leading them to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. Zito's key acquisitions include Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart, and Brad Marchand, along with shrewd waiver claims and trades.

Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final takes place on Tuesday when the Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers are just one win away from repeating as back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.

Being an Olympian is something that not a lot of athletes can say about their careers. It’s the best athletes in the world from every sport. It’s definitely something that I’ve marked on my calendar,

The Florida Panthers can repeat as Stanley Cup champs with a win in Game 6 or 7. Trading for Marchand has been a huge part of the Panthers’ latest run.