'Want coffee with the cup?' Aleksander Barkov turns Stanley Cup into coffee mug, knocks on neighbors' doors at 5 a.m. after Panthers' victory
Aleksander Barkov goes door-to-door with the Cup after Panthers' win (Image via: Getty Images)
When the Florida Panthers secured back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with a commanding Game 6 win over the Edmonton Oilers, the celebrations naturally went wild. But no one expected what happened next—captain Aleksander Barkov took the trophy home, then hilariously turned it into a coffee mug while waking up his neighbors at 5 a.m.
to share the moment.
Aleksander
Barkov
celebrates Panthers' win in most hilarious way
Just hours after lifting the Stanley Cup on the ice, Aleksander Barkov was lifting it again—this time as a coffee cup. According to Panthers GM Bill Zito, the captain went home around 5 a.m. to clean up before continuing the celebration. But instead of resting, he walked around his neighborhood, Stanley Cup in hand, knocking on doors.
'Hey, you want coffee with the Cup?
' Zito shared on The Pat McAfee Show, laughing as he recalled the moment.
A Ring doorbell camera reportedly caught Barkov on this impromptu Stanley Cup tour, giving neighbors an unforgettable wake-up call. It's the kind of story that fits right into the trophy's wild and storied history and adds a uniquely Barkov twist.
The Panthers' 5-1 victory over the Oilers in Game 6 capped a historic postseason, and Barkov played a crucial role. He recorded two assists in the game, including a precision pass to Sam Reinhart for his second goal of the night, helping Florida build a 3-0 lead that Edmonton never recovered from.
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With this win, Barkov is now a two-time Stanley Cup champion, and the Panthers are firmly planting themselves in dynasty territory. But even as analysts debate their legacy, one thing is clear: Barkov is still focused on sharing the joy with his teammates, his fans, and even his sleepy neighbors.
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The Stanley Cup has seen a lot over the years, but Barkov's 5 a.m. coffee run is one of the most memorable. It was a fun, down-to-earth way to celebrate and one his neighbors will never forget. Moments like these show why the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win is about more than just hockey.
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