Relive the heart-pounding tension of June 24, 2024, when Florida survived a historic comeback attempt to secure a gritty 2-1 victory and claim hockey’s ultimate prize.
If you’re reading this story, there is a good chance that you remember where you were on June 24, 2024.
It was on that night, inside a packed Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, that the Florida Panthers became Stanley Cup champions for the first time in team history.
Florida defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 that night, ending an epic series that was an intense roller coaster of emotions for both the teams and their fans.
The Panthers jumped out to a 3-0 series lead, winning the first three games of the Final by a combined score of 11-4.
It looked like they were an unstoppable force destined to cruise their way to a Stanley Cup.
Then the Oilers dominated Game 4, turning Downtown Edmonton into a party zone after beating down the Panthers 8-1.
They followed that up with a 5-3 road win in Game 5 and a strong 5-1 win in Game 6, pulling off the unthinkable and forcing a seventh and deciding game.
With all the momentum squarely on Edmonton’s side, it was an unbelievable situation for the Panthers and their fans to find themselves in ahead of a do-or-die Game 7.
The Panthers got back to their roots, grinding down Edmonton and holding them to only a handful of high-end chances while skating to a resounding 2-1 victory.
For all the blood, sweat and tears it took to reach the pinnacle, it sure seemed worth it during that night of celebrating.
Enjoy the memories today, and relive some of the magic in the videos below.
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Photo caption Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov (16) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)
