Panthers Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions Over Oilers

The Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6, becoming the NHL's first repeat champion since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021. Sam Reinhart scored four goals, tying a Stanley Cup Final record for a Cup-clinching game last set in 1957. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves, narrowly missing a shutout, while Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe also played key offensive roles. The Panthers led for a record amount of time and outscored Edmonton 13-4 in opening periods throughout the series. The Oilers became the first team since the 1970s Bruins to lose back-to-back Finals to the same opponent, extending Canada's Stanley Cup drought since 1993. Reinhart's standout performance capped his rise since joining Florida from Buffalo, solidifying the team's strength through trades and player development.