The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Florida Panthers have overcome the odds to win a second championship in a row. The Panthers were heavily favored to win it considering most of their 2024 roster stayed on the team.
One major transaction that helped the Panthers in their championship was the acquisition of Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins. Marchand a former Stanley Cup Champion two-time all-star
The Panthers had to go up against the Edmonton Oilers for the second year in a row. Last year the Panthers beat the Oilers in seven games despite having a 3-0 lead in the series. This year the Panthers defeated the Oilers in six games.
The Panthers once again are on top of the odds for a chance at a third straight championship. With a heavy free agency coming in and rumors of trades as well, that leaves the question of who will step up next season of determining a new champion in the NHL.