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Florida Panthers Clinch First Stanley Cup, Defeating Edmonton Oilers in Thrilling Game 7

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Epic showdown as Panthers secure Stanley Cup victory against Oilers in a nail-biting Game 7 thriller!

The Florida Panthers made history by clinching their first-ever Stanley Cup title in a sensational Game 7 showdown against the Edmonton Oilers. With goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart, the Panthers secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory, denying the Oilers a chance at NHL glory. The intense matchup saw the Panthers holding off the Oilers' fierce comeback, sealing a 4-3 series win and etching their name in Stanley Cup history.

Edmonton Oilers fans were left devastated as their hopes of a miraculous comeback were dashed by the Panthers' determined performance. Despite a valiant effort, the Oilers fell short in their quest for the championship, marking the end of a thrilling season. The city of Edmonton mourned the loss as the Florida Panthers celebrated their maiden Stanley Cup triumph, marking a historic moment in NHL history.

In a gripping finale, the Florida Panthers emerged victorious, ending Canada's Stanley Cup drought and solidifying their place in hockey lore. The Panthers' resilience and determination shone through in the crucial moments, securing a well-deserved championship win. As the hockey world celebrates the Panther's triumph, the Edmonton Oilers are left to regroup and reflect on what could have been, a bitter end to an electrifying season.

The Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers will be remembered as a thrilling and dramatic series, showcasing the best of NHL action. The Florida Panthers' stunning victory and the heartbreak of Oil Country will echo through hockey history, forever etched in the annals of the sport.

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Panthers beat Oilers 2-1 to win Stanley Cup final (The Japan Times)

Goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart sealed a 4-3 series victory for the Panthers.

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Panthers claim Stanley Cup for first time, win Game 7 to deny Oilers (The Washington Post)

Florida held off Edmonton, 2-1, on Monday night after the Oilers had stormed back from a 3-0 series deficit.

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Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win first Stanley Cup title (Los Angeles Times)

The Florida Panthers thwarted the Edmonton Oilers' bid for NHL history, capturing their first championship in a 2-1 victory in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup ...

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Oilers' 'Cup or Bust' Failure Means End of Connor McDavid-Leon ... (Bleacher Report)

Rest easy, Oil Country. It'll never happen again. This is the last time the sun will rise above Edmonton on the morning after the city's beloved NHLโ€ฆ

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Edmonton's history-making dreams crushed in Oilers' Game 7 loss ... (CBC.ca)

A man sits on the pavement surrounded by empty beer cups and other litter. Edmonton Oilers fans react to the loss against the Florida Panthers in game 7 of the ...

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Florida Panthers win team's first-ever Stanley Cup after defeating ... (NBC News)

The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup on Monday after a 2-1 victory over the Oilers that halted Edmonton's unlikely comeback attempt.

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Canada's Stanley Cup drought lives on as the Oilers fall short in ... (The Associated Press)

Canada's Stanley Cup drought continues after the Edmonton Oilers fell short of coming back to win the final.

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Edmonton Oilers fans pack downtown, others in Florida for Stanley ... (Globalnews.ca)

The Edmonton Oilers seemed dead in the water after losing the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, but are now on the verge of finishing an all-time ...

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Panthers vs. Oilers Game 7: Stanley Cup Final live updates, score ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Panthers are looking to avoid an epic collapse and hoist the Cup for the first time.

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How to watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers NHL Finals ... (CBS News)

One of the most cost-effective ways to stream the NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 7, and top-tier sports this summer including NBC-aired Olympic events, is through a ...

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Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers in Game 7 to avoid ... (KLCC FM Public Radio)

The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions and they took the hardest path possible to the title. The Panthers won the first three games of the series, ...

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Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup (Globalnews.ca)

The Edmonton Oilers' bid to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in sports history fell one win short.

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Panthers 2-1 Oilers (Jun 24, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game from June 24, 2024 on ESPN.

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Hope and heartache: Oilers fan says team's fight has mirrored his ... (CBC.ca)

Troy Kocur saw hope and promise in the Oilers' season, fueling his hope in his own fight against cancer.

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The Florida Panthers โ€“ and their rats โ€“ found a redemption that still ... (The Guardian)

Down 3-0, then storming back to tie the series, the Oilers gave the NHL its most anticipated Final game seven in decades โ€“ but it was the Panthers who ...

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'It's devastating': Oilers Game 7 loss is neither Cup nor bust (Edmonton Journal)

It is the hardest trophy to win, and the Panthers did it Monday for the first time in their 30-year history, with a 2-1 win over Edmonton.

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Stanley Cup Final: Panthers win Game 7 thriller over Oilers to ... (Yahoo Sports)

Edmonton's Connor McDavid secured the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the entire Stanley Cup playoffs despite his team's loss. He's the sixth ...

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Panthers edge Oilers in Game 7, win first Stanley Cup title - ESPN (ESPN)

The Florida Panthers, who opened the series with three convincing victories only to lose the next three games, captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise ...

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Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss to ... (CBC.ca)

The Florida Panthers will spend the summer sipping from hockey's holy grail. The Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile, have plenty of questions about the future.

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What's next for Edmonton Oilers after Stanley Cup Final loss? (Edmonton Journal)

If Draisaitl leaves, does McDavid eventually follow him out the door? Or does the band stay together in hopes of more success down the road?

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Edmonton hockey fans applauded for their class, positivity after ... (Globalnews.ca)

In downtown Edmonton, peaceful scenes of fans consoling their fellow Oilers die-hards played out after the team lost to the Florida Panthers on Monday ...

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Matheson: What's next for Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland? (Edmonton Journal)

Holland, 68, hasn't talked about his Oilers future since the season started. It appears the team wants to go in another direction.

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One day later: Oilers fans still sad, but proud of team after Game 7 ... (CBC.ca)

The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the ...

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Can Panthers, Oilers keep their teams together? Plenty of contracts ... (USA TODAY)

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers played an entertaining Stanley Cup Final. But they have plenty of players on expiring contracts.

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Edmonton Oilers need to hustle if they want another crack at a Cup (Edmonton Journal)

When a team and a town are one game away from the greatest Stanley Cup championship in NHL history, where does losing that game rank on the all-time list of ...

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What I'm hearing about Leon Draisaitl and the offseason decision ... (The Athletic)

The Oilers are not inclined to let Draisaitl, who's eligible for an extension July 1, play out the final year of his contract, sources say.

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NHL Rumors: Oilers Not Inclined to Let Leon Draisaitl Play Out Final ... (Bleacher Report)

The Edmonton Oilers do not plan to lose Leon Draisaitl for nothing at the end of his current contract next summer, Chris Johnston reported for The Athletic.

The pain is real but I'm proud of the Edmonton Oilers (Oilers Nation)

Leading up to the game was one of the best hockey memories I've ever had. Oilers fans were everywhere, the vibes were electric, and it felt like we were on deck ...

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