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Thousands of Florida Panther superfans watched Game 1 together. Take a look

By Matias Ocner

Thousands of Florida Panthers fans filled Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Wednesday night for the first game of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers.

Even though the game was in Edmonton, Alberta.

As the Panthers took a 3-1 lead in the second period, Panthers fans were optimistic they could upset the Oilers on the road.

Unfortunately for the fans in Sunrise, the Oilers claw back to tie the score at 3-3 in the third period.

In overtime, Leon Draisatil took a pass from Edmonton star Connor McDavid for the game-winning goal.

Despite the loss, expect fans to fill Amerant Bank Arena for Game 2 on Friday.

Florida Panthers fan Dwayne Stafford reacts as he walks through Amerant Bank Arena during a watch party before his team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers fan Dwayne Stafford reacts as he walks through Amerant Bank Arena during a watch party before his team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers fan Nicolette Rowell reacts as she arrives to a watch party at the Amerant Bank Arena before her team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers fan Nicolette Rowell reacts as she arrives to a watch party at the Amerant Bank Arena before her team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers fan Aiden Berthiaume walks through Amerant Bank Arena during a watch party before his team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers fan Aiden Berthiaume walks through Amerant Bank Arena during a watch party before his team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers fans Alyssa Rosenblatt, left, and Julie Katz react as they arrive to a watch party at the Amerant Bank Arena before their team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers fans Alyssa Rosenblatt, left, and Julie Katz react as they arrive to a watch party at the Amerant Bank Arena before their team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
A Florida Panthers fan looks at his phone during a watch party after the Edmonton Oilers scored in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
A Florida Panthers fan looks at his phone during a watch party after the Edmonton Oilers scored in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers fans Humberto Oliveira, left, and Matt Dealmeida, right, pose for a photo as they arrive to a watch party at the Amerant Bank Arena before his team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers fans Humberto Oliveira, left, and Matt Dealmeida, right, pose for a photo as they arrive to a watch party at the Amerant Bank Arena before his team plays against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published June 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM.

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