What the Panthers were doing in the locker room right before Brad Marchand's unforgettable OT winner
When overtime started in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, most people probably thought the Florida Panthers' locker room would be tense and quiet. But nope, it was the exact opposite.
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Instead of nerves, the guys were loud, confident, and having a blast. The energy was high, and honestly, it felt like a celebration was already happening. That buzz? It was a sign something special was about to go down.
The locker room was 'hooting and hollering' and not what you'd expect before OT
Usually, overtime means quiet focus and nervous tension. But Matthew Tkachuk revealed the Panthers were 'hooting and hollering' and joking around. The team was hyped, laughing, and even calling out who they thought would score the game-winner.
It wasn't your typical nervous silence, it was a loud, fun, and confident locker room ready to take on the challenge.
'We're coming in here, we're hooting and hollering, we're having some fun.'
So, who did the players think was gonna be the hero? Brad Marchand, of course.
'A lot of guys had Marchy,'
said Tkachuk, showing just how much respect and trust the team had in their veteran sniper. The confidence in Marchand was clear, the whole team was betting on him to come through when it mattered most.
That hype wasn't just talk. Marchand showed up big time, scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime. His clutch goal proved that the team's faith wasn't misplaced. The energy in the locker room clearly carried over onto the ice, fueling the Panthers' huge win in a nail-biting moment.
Some fans said the hype might be the team's secret weapon, while others joked about renaming June 6 as 'Brad Marchand Day.' It was clear that this unusual energy caught everyone's attention and maybe even shifted momentum.
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At the end of the day, this moment wasn't just about Marchand's goal. It was about the Panthers' chemistry, belief, and how a positive locker room vibe can turn pressure into power. When the team is loud, confident, and backing each other up, amazing things happen. And with Marchand leading the way, Florida showed exactly that.
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