Florida Panthers

These photos capture electrifying Game 7 where the Florida Panthers win first Stanley Cup

By Jose Iglesias, Matias Ocner, David Santiago, Alie Skowronski
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

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Florida Panthers win franchise’s first Stanley Cup

For the first time, South Florida’s NHL team brought home the Stanley Cup after beating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7.

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Sunrise, Florida

After reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in two years, the Florida Panthers finally achieved their dream, defeating the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 2-1.

The Panthers fought to bring the Stanley Cup to South Florida for the first time in franchise history, ultimately overpowering the Oilers in an electrifying Game 7.

Here are some photos capturing the historic Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida

Florida Panthers fan Jason Prater, 44, reacts as he arrives to the Amerant Bank Arena to watch his team play against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Florida Panthers fan Jason Prater, 44, reacts as he arrives to the Amerant Bank Arena to watch his team play against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers fans Kelly Cuffari, left, and Erika Roy, show-off their rats as they arrive to the Amerant Bank Arena to watch their team play against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Florida Panthers fans Kelly Cuffari, left, and Erika Roy, show-off their rats as they arrive to the Amerant Bank Arena to watch their team play against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Edmonton Oilers fans Greg Weinrauch, 51, left, and Shawn Larson, 50, cheer as they arrive to the Amerant Bank Arena to watch their team play against the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton Oilers fans Greg Weinrauch, 51, left, and Shawn Larson, 50, cheer as they arrive to the Amerant Bank Arena to watch their team play against the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 8, 2024 - Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel bangs the drum leading cheers for the home team during game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Sunrise, Florida, June 8, 2024 - Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel bangs the drum leading cheers for the home team during game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Florida Panthers centers Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates with Anton Lundell (15) after scoring a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) in the first period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Fina
Florida Panthers centers Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates with Anton Lundell (15) after scoring a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) in the first period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Fina Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates with teammates scoring a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates with teammates scoring a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) slaps away a shot during second period action in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) slaps away a shot during second period action in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19), defenseman Brandon Montour (62), goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) work to stop Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (28) from scoring in the second period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19), defenseman Brandon Montour (62), goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) work to stop Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (28) from scoring in the second period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) looks to pass behind the Panthers net during second period action in game 7
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) looks to pass behind the Panthers net during second period action in game 7 Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) keeps his eyes on a flying puck as Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique (19) and Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) battle it out in front of the Panthers net during second period action in game 7.
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) keeps his eyes on a flying puck as Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique (19) and Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) battle it out in front of the Panthers net during second period action in game 7. Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) skates with the puck after recovering the puck from Edmonton Oilers left wing Dylan Holloway (55) in the second period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) skates with the puck after recovering the puck from Edmonton Oilers left wing Dylan Holloway (55) in the second period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) kneels on the ice among plastic rats as the Florida Panthers celebrate winning Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) kneels on the ice among plastic rats as the Florida Panthers celebrate winning Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers players Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates with teammates after winning Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers players Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates with teammates after winning Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers players celebrates after winning Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers players celebrates after winning Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers players celebrates after winning the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers players celebrates after winning the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers team members line up to shake hands with the Edmonton Oilers after winning thr Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers team members line up to shake hands with the Edmonton Oilers after winning thr Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) lifts the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Fina
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) lifts the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Fina David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice (1) lifts the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice (1) lifts the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Fans cry after the Florida Panthers won Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers.
Fans cry after the Florida Panthers won Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) lifts the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) lifts the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) Raises the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) Raises the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (16) passes the cup to goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after the Florida Panthers won Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (16) passes the cup to goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after the Florida Panthers won Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) celebrates the Panthers victory over the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) celebrates the Panthers victory over the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Jonah Gadjovich (12) with his wife, Allison, place their one-month-old twins, Lion and Adalee, in the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers left wing Jonah Gadjovich (12) with his wife, Allison, place their one-month-old twins, Lion and Adalee, in the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Stanley C Panthers rallies the fans during the first period of Game 7.
Stanley C Panthers rallies the fans during the first period of Game 7. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) lifts the cup in celebration after the game.
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) lifts the cup in celebration after the game. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) touches the Stanley Cup
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) touches the Stanley Cup Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) is elated as he lifts the Stanley Cup during the victory celebration immediately following Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) is elated as he lifts the Stanley Cup during the victory celebration immediately following Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers right wing Kyle Okposo (8) hands the Stanley Cup to Oliver Ekman-Larsson (91) as they celebrate their victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers right wing Kyle Okposo (8) hands the Stanley Cup to Oliver Ekman-Larsson (91) as they celebrate their victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Carter Verhaeghe lifts the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Carter Verhaeghe lifts the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Dmitry Kulikov (7), left, hugs the Stanley Cup as other Panther players gather around the trophy during the celebration after game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Dmitry Kulikov (7), left, hugs the Stanley Cup as other Panther players gather around the trophy during the celebration after game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) lifts the Stanley Cup
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) lifts the Stanley Cup Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk’s father Keith Tkachuk kisses the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers.
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk’s father Keith Tkachuk kisses the Stanley Cup after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrates with fans
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrates with fans Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) shows the Stanley Cup to Panthers fans during the celebration following their victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) shows the Stanley Cup to Panthers fans during the celebration following their victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) hugs his family during a celebration after the Panthers won the Stanley Cup.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) hugs his family during a celebration after the Panthers won the Stanley Cup. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) holds the Stanley Cup as fans cheer after The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) holds the Stanley Cup as fans cheer after The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Sunrise, Florida, June 24, 2024 - Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final Matias Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published June 25, 2024 at 12:09 AM.

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Florida Panthers win franchise’s first Stanley Cup

For the first time, South Florida’s NHL team brought home the Stanley Cup after beating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7.

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