Florida Panthers Win Back-to-Back Stanley Cups

The Florida Panthers have repeated as Stanley Cup champions by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final. This marks the team's second championship in franchise history and their first back-to-back titles since the Tampa Bay Lightning won in 2020 and 2021.

Sam Reinhart Ties NHL Record

West Vancouver's Sam Reinhart scored four goals in the game, tying an NHL record for the most goals in a Stanley Cup Final game. This achievement makes him one of only six players to have achieved this feat in NHL history.

Panthers Clinch Championship

The Panthers took control of the series from the start, with Reinhart scoring the opening goal just five minutes into the game. The team's dominant performance led to a 5-1 victory and their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.

Reinhart's Historic Performance

Reinhart's four goals in Game 6 marked his seventh goal of the series against the Oilers, tying him for fifth most in a single Stanley Cup Final series. This achievement adds to Reinhart's impressive postseason record, which includes 15 goals throughout the playoffs and five in the Stanley Cup Final.

Sam Bennett Wins Conn Smythe Trophy

Despite not scoring on Tuesday night, Sam Bennett was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP for his outstanding performance throughout the postseason, including 15 goals and five in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Future of Hockey in Vancouver

With Reinhart's success, there is no doubt that the Stanley Cup will be coming to West Vancouver again this summer. The community can look forward to another celebration of hockey excellence and the chance for young fans to meet their favorite player.