Panthers win Stanley Cup 2025: The Florida Panthers dominated the Edmonton Oilers with a 4-1 victory in Game 5 to claim 2nd Stanley Cup. Panthers Seal Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Titles with Commanding Win Over Oilers.
June 18, 2025 – The Florida Panthers cemented their place in NHL history with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the #StanleyCup Final, securing their second straight championship. The Panthers’ relentless offense and rock-solid defense proved too much for Connor McDavid and the Oilers, as the celebration erupted at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Panthers win Stanley Cup 2025: Game 5 Highlights
Final Score: Panthers 4 – Oilers 1
Game-Winning Goal: Carter Verhaeghe (2nd period, 7:34)
Goaltending Masterclass: Sergei Bobrovsky with 32 saves
Conn Smythe Trophy: Aleksander Barkov awarded playoff MVP
Panthers win Stanley Cup 2025: Hockey’s Ultimate Prize
A Dominant Playoff Run
Playoff Record: 16-5 through four rounds
Key Series Wins: Swept Boston Bruins in second round, defeated New York Rangers in 6 games
Road Warriors: 9-2 record away from home
Finals Turning Points
Game 3 Overtime Win: Sam Reinhart’s OT goal shifted momentum
Bobrovsky’s Heroics: .934 save percentage in the series
Depth Scoring: Fourth-line forward Jonah Gadjovich scored crucial goals
BENNETT IS THE CONN SMYTHE WINNER! 👏
After leading the League with 15 goals through the postseason, Sam Bennett has been crowned the MVP of these #StanleyCup Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/2qzd8MwhmK
— NHL (@NHL) June 18, 2025
Oilers’ Valiant Effort Falls Short
McDavid’s Brilliance Not Enough
McDavid Stats: 8 goals, 12 assists in playoffs
Power Play Struggles: 1-for-12 in the Finals
Defensive Breakdowns: Costly turnovers in Games 2 and 4
Silver Linings for Edmonton
✔ First Finals appearance since 2006
✔ Core of McDavid, Draisaitl, and Bouchard remains intact
✔ Bright future despite heartbreaking loss
Key Questions Moving Forward
Can the Panthers achieve a three-peat in 2026?
Will the Oilers make major roster changes this offseason?
Which Panthers free agents might leave for bigger contracts?