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  After sixteen years, the hockey world witnessed a unique moment - a Stanley Cup Final rematch between the same two teams. The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will clash in the second installment of the most dramatic final in modern NHL history. Last year's spectacular, where the Panthers defended their title after seven games, will now attempt to repeat against hungry Oilers seeking revenge for their painful defeat. Edmonton has been waiting for the Stanley Cup for thirty-four years, making the organization one of the hungriest in professional sports. Connor McDavid and company now have the opportunity to correct last year's disappointment and bring the Cup to Canada for the first time since 1993. On the other side stand the defending champions from Florida, who want to establish a dynasty in the "Sunshine State" and prove that last year's triumph was no fluke. Last year's final remains one of the most thrilling in history. The Panthers led 3-0 in ga...

  April 19, 2025 Hold your breath – the most-watched hockey event of the year is finally here! The 2025 NHL playoffs kick off on Saturday, offering fans worldwide two months of intense battles, unexpected twists, and hockey magic at the highest level. From the opening face-off to the final siren – every game, every shift, and every goal counts. "The regular season and playoffs are two completely different worlds," says Connor Bedard, the star forward of the defending champions Florida Panthers. "In the playoffs, you must be prepared for absolute self-sacrifice. Every blocked shot, every board battle, every second on the ice decides whether you advance or your season ends." The Panthers enter the elimination rounds as the defending champions. The Florida team, led by captain Aleksander Barkov and last year's first overall draft pick Connor Bedard, will want to prove that last year's triumph was no fluke. Their journey to the Stanley Cup in 2024 wrote one ...