Panthers May Have Dented Stanley Cup After Win Over Oilers
Panthers May Have Dented Stanley Cup After Win Over Oilers originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Florida Panthers took down the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, clinching their second straight championship. Florida dominated the Oilers from start to finish, putting a bow on this title run.
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It was an impressive feat for this team, especially after losing Game 1 to Edmonton. But the Panthers showed that they were the best team once again, and they can now call themselves back-to-back champions.
But less than 12 hours after the team won the Stanley Cup, the trophy appears to be dented. In a newly released photo, it looks as if the Cup has been through some damage during the celebration.
In the photo below, you can clearly see that the bottom of the Cup has been damaged. Florida must have partied too hard after winning the title, and the Cup seemed to take some of the force.
Winning two straight championships is tough to do in any sport, but the Panthers found a way to shock everyone. This team didn't enter the playoffs as a favorite, but they put their head down and simply went to work.
The Florida Panthers hoist the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena.Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Florida didn't have home-ice advantage in any series in the postseason, but overcame everything along the way. Many believed that the Oilers would get redemption over the Panthers for last season, but that was quickly put to rest.
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The Panthers can now breathe a little and enjoy themselves. But the team will likely need to fix the trophy at some point as well.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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