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Ecstatic Panthers fans thrilled after back-to-back Stanley Cup wins. Take a look

The Florida Panthers have done it again — winning the Stanley Cup for the second straight season Tuesday night. Social media ignited with fans gushing praise, shock and love.

This year’s title mimicked the Panthers’ first Stanley Cup win in franchise history in 2024. Florida had beaten the Edmonton Oilers then, and has done so once again.

Fanáticos de los Panthers celebran un gol ante los Oilers de Edmonton, en el sexto partido de la serie final de la NHL celebrado el 17 de junio de 2025 en Sunrise, Florida.
Fanáticos de los Panthers celebran un gol ante los Oilers de Edmonton, en el sexto partido de la serie final de la NHL celebrado el 17 de junio de 2025 en Sunrise, Florida. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com

X user Connor Davidson posted, “The Florida Panthers are as close to a perfect hockey team as I’ve ever seen. It isn’t just about the play on the ice (obviously unmatched), but just look at the order of who got the cup...an absolute well-oiled machine. A ton of chemistry. Congrats to the Panthers and their fans.”

Fan Colby Davis wrote, “Being in South Florida most of my life, and I have to admit...I love that Florida hockey isn’t running through Tampa anymore! The Panthers got me into the sport last year and must admit...it’s just cool to see them do this! (Yes, call me a bandwagon fan lol).“

Panthers fans celebrate a Panthers goal late in the third period of Game 6 in the NHL Stanley Cup Final series at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Panthers fans celebrate a Panthers goal late in the third period of Game 6 in the NHL Stanley Cup Final series at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Fan Daniel Lydia added, “Never in my lifetime did I ever think I’d ever see the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup, let alone witness them win it back-to-back. Absolutely surreal and emotional moment.”

The City of Sunrise, home to the Florida Panthers, posted on X, “BACK-TO-BACK, baby! Sunrise is the capital of the hockey world (again)! The #StanleyCup is staying in South Florida. Let’s go.”

The National Weather Service of Miami also chimed in on the victory posting, “Feels like a Championship kinda night in South FL!!!”

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue also threw in a congrats posting, “Congratulations to our hometown Florida Panthers! Incredible few years for this team!”

Killian Dorsette, 8, cheers before the NHL Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Fla.
Killian Dorsette, 8, cheers before the NHL Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Florida Panthers fans cheer before the NHL Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers fans cheer before the NHL Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published June 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM.

Devoun Cetoute
Miami Herald
Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.
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