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Connor McDavid has now gone through not just one, but two back-to-back heartbreaks in the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Florida Panthers each time. In the 2024 finals, the Oilers came up just short in seven games, but McDavid really sparkled and took home the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP—making him only the sixth player to achieve that on a losing team. This year’s rematch wrapped up with a 5-1 defeat in Game 6, marking a second consecutive Finals loss. “I lost to a very good team.

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Penn State’s Nittany Lions Wrestling Club has really made a name for itself in American wrestling. They’ve been a powerhouse in NCAA championships and have also produced some amazing Olympians and world team athletes. The program has really made a name for itself, racking up 13 NCAA team titles, and they even pulled off an amazing five in a row from 2021 to 2025.

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Aaron Ekblad is getting ready to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1, which is a big moment for him after spending all eleven years of his career with the Florida Panthers. Since being Florida’s No. 1 pick back in 2014, he’s really made it clear that he wants to stick with the Panthers. He’s hoping they can work out a new contract—probably something longer-term that fits well within the salary cap limits. During the 2025 postseason, Ekblad really played a key role in the Panthers’ defense.

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The Florida Panthers have won their second Stanley Cup in a row! But you know, there’s this one moment that’s definitely going to stick in the minds of hockey fans for a long time. In Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Brad Marchand really made a name for himself with an unforgettable performance. So, after he scored a shorthanded breakaway goal in the second period that put the Panthers ahead for a bit, he really came through with the big moment 8:05 into double overtime.

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Matthew Tkachuk really stepped up for the Panthers in the postseason, and it’s pretty impressive given how serious his injury was. He missed the end of the regular season because of a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia from the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he made it back just in time for Game 1 of the playoffs and played through all 23 games. Even though Coach Paul Maurice called him, “He was a mess. That’s the medical term.