Tonight is truly one for the books! The Florida Panthers have officially secured their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history after winning against the Edmonton Oilers in a must-win Game 7. The game’s final score was 2-1, securing the coveted trophy.
Up until Monday night, the Panthers had made it to the Cup finals just three times since their inaugural season in 1993. They hadn’t won… until now.
They got the job done on home ice, despite three back-to-back losses that brought their once-commanding 3-0 lead in the series to a 3-3. They were facing two historic outcomes: win their first Stanley Cup or suffer one of the biggest collapses in sports history. Panthers fans weren’t ready to lose hope as they packed the Amerant Bank Arena for the final game, thankfully getting to see their beloved team hoist the Cup for the first time.
Following this historic win, there’s a chance a parade might take place. As reported by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, City of Fort Lauderdale officials acknowledge being ready for the possibility, but it’s up to the Panthers on where they’ll have their event. It’s still too early to give details about any parade taking place, but be sure to sport your best Panthers gear!