Overview
- Florida completed a 4-2 series victory over the Edmonton Oilers, becoming the first team since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021 to defend its Stanley Cup title.
- In game six, the Panthers built a 2-0 lead in the first period and rolled to a 5-1 win at home to clinch the championship.
- Sam Reinhart scored four goals in the decisive match, including an empty-net strike that sealed the victory.
- Sam Bennett was named playoff MVP after contributing 15 goals and seven assists, while Nico Sturm celebrated his second Cup win without playing in the finals.
- Edmonton’s top stars struggled to break through—Leon Draisaitl finished game six without a shot and Connor McDavid was held scoreless against Florida’s precise defense.