On June 17, 2025, the Florida Panthers capped off another unforgettable season by winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 at Amerant Bank Arena. Sam Reinhart led the way with a four-goal masterpiece, tying Maurice Richard’s 1957 record for most goals in a Finals game. He got the Panthers on the board just over three minutes into the game and kept the momentum rolling.
Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett added a goal and an assist, finishing the playoffs with a league-best 15 goals. Sergei Bobrovsky was locked in, turning aside 28 of 29 shots. Florida’s offense stayed aggressive, with Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe scoring in the third period to shut the door on Edmonton’s hopes.
The Panthers went 16-7 in the postseason, tied an NHL record with 10 road wins, and had six players post 20 or more playoff points. Head coach Paul Maurice now leads a team that’s made three straight Finals appearances—firmly establishing them as a modern dynasty.
With the celebrations still fresh, attention is already shifting toward what comes next. The draft, free agency, and roster shake-ups are right around the corner, and teams are already preparing to dethrone the champs. As the offseason begins, fans and bettors alike are keeping a close eye on who could rise to the top next year.
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However, once the game was decided, it was time to celebrate on the ice.
The entire fan base stayed on to cheer as the players took pictures on the ice.
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Inside Amerant Bank Arena was also Donald Trump Jr., who has no real connection to the Florida Panthers, but he was somehow invited down to the ice to celebrate with the team.
Donald Trump Jr. flying under the radar celebrating the Cats' Stanley Cup win with Aaron Ekblad last night pic.twitter.com/JiT3zSQIsA
— Kacy Hintz (@KacyHintz) June 18, 2025
How Social Media Responded To The Florida Panthers Celebrating With Donald Trump Jr.
“Probably where he got the PEDs from,” one fan said about Aaron Ekblad.
Probably where he got the PEDs from
— Charles Benjamin (@charlesbdb) June 18, 2025
“Speaks volumes about Ekblad and the Panthers,” a second fan stated about them celebrating with Trump Jr.
Speaks volumes about Ekblad and the Panthers
— Zenofpuck (@zenofpuck) June 18, 2025
“thought we were keeping politics out of sports?” a third fan asked.
thought we were keeping politics out of sports?
— megan 🙂 (@captainhuggy09) June 18, 2025
“Not in the front office. Not part of ownership. Not part of any player’s family. Why is he even on the ice?” a fourth fan asked of Trump Jr. with the Panthers.
Not in the front office. Not part of ownership. Not part of any players family. Why is he even on the ice?
— George Slater (@JorgeGuapo22) June 19, 2025
“This makes me sick. Keep the trash off the ice,” one final fan commented.
This makes me sick. Keep the trash off the ice.
— Iceempress (@iceempress) June 18, 2025
The Panthers have now played in three straight Stanley Cup Finals, winning two of them. They are the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020–2021.
Looking ahead, the Panthers have a strong future. Many top players are signed long-term, including Aleksander Barkov, Tkachuk, Reinhart, Bobrovsky, and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Head coach Paul Maurice has built a team that plays fast, tough hockey.
With smart front office moves and a deep roster, the Panthers will likely be top contenders again next season. Fans and analysts now call them a modern dynasty. Florida is not done yet—they are already preparing to make it three in a row.
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