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Time of India
an hour ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Want coffee with the cup?' Aleksander Barkov turns Stanley Cup into coffee mug, knocks on neighbors' doors at 5 a.m. after Panthers' victory
Aleksander Barkov goes door-to-door with the Cup after Panthers' win (Image via: Getty Images) When the Florida Panthers secured back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with a commanding Game 6 win over the Edmonton Oilers, the celebrations naturally went wild. But no one expected what happened next—captain Aleksander Barkov took the trophy home, then hilariously turned it into a coffee mug while waking up his neighbors at 5 a.m. to share the moment. Aleksander Barkov celebrates Panthers' win in most hilarious way Just hours after lifting the Stanley Cup on the ice, Aleksander Barkov was lifting it again—this time as a coffee cup. According to Panthers GM Bill Zito, the captain went home around 5 a.m. to clean up before continuing the celebration. But instead of resting, he walked around his neighborhood, Stanley Cup in hand, knocking on doors. 'Hey, you want coffee with the Cup? ' Zito shared on The Pat McAfee Show, laughing as he recalled the moment. A Ring doorbell camera reportedly caught Barkov on this impromptu Stanley Cup tour, giving neighbors an unforgettable wake-up call. It's the kind of story that fits right into the trophy's wild and storied history and adds a uniquely Barkov twist. The Panthers' 5-1 victory over the Oilers in Game 6 capped a historic postseason, and Barkov played a crucial role. He recorded two assists in the game, including a precision pass to Sam Reinhart for his second goal of the night, helping Florida build a 3-0 lead that Edmonton never recovered from. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo With this win, Barkov is now a two-time Stanley Cup champion, and the Panthers are firmly planting themselves in dynasty territory. But even as analysts debate their legacy, one thing is clear: Barkov is still focused on sharing the joy with his teammates, his fans, and even his sleepy neighbors. Also Read: Brad Marchand's Instagram tribute turns Panthers' Stanley Cup party into NHL shoutout fest The Stanley Cup has seen a lot over the years, but Barkov's 5 a.m. coffee run is one of the most memorable. It was a fun, down-to-earth way to celebrate and one his neighbors will never forget. Moments like these show why the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win is about more than just hockey. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky loved Panthers' Cup win over Oilers but also admits one part didn't sit right
Wayne Gretzky shares honest reaction to Panthers' win over Oilers (Getty Images) The Florida Panthers sealed their second consecutive Stanley Cup in spectacular fashion, and Sam Reinhart's unforgettable performance in Game 6 became the night's defining moment. With four goals to his name, Reinhart powered the Panthers to a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers and etched his name alongside hockey royalty. Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration hits a sour note as Wayne Gretzky reveals one major complaint Reinhart's scoring spree not only clinched the Cup but also tied Wayne Gretzky's iconic 1985 record of seven goals in a single Final series. But in typical Gretzky fashion, the hockey legend met the moment with charm and humor rather than disappointment. 'My records this year are dropping like flies, Eddie O,' Gretzky quipped during the postgame broadcast to analyst Eddie Olczyk. His remark, filled with playful sarcasm, was met with a laugh as Olczyk assured him, 'You still got another 40 or 50, Gretz. You're OK.' — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) While Gretzky's record may have taken a hit, his admiration for Reinhart was clear. The Panthers' forward accomplished this milestone while pushing through a Grade 2 MCL tear, an injury he sustained in the Eastern Conference Final. 'I can't really put into words what it means,' Reinhart reflected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'It's something you never really think about... this one was even harder to overcome and be here at the end.' Two of Reinhart's goals came on empty nets, but the impact of his performance was undeniable. It was a statement game, one that cemented Florida's dominance and placed Reinhart among the elite. The victory made Florida the first team since the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2020–21 run to repeat as champions. But it was Reinhart's tenacity and historical achievement that stood out. As confetti fell and Florida celebrated on home ice, hockey fans witnessed a rare bridging of eras—where a modern-day warrior matched the mark of a hockey legend, and that legend, with a wink, tipped his cap. The 2025 Stanley Cup Final didn't just end with a trophy; it added a new chapter to the sport's most storied history. Also Read: Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky's workout fit has fans raising eyebrows Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Matthew Tkachuk's sister Taryn Tkachuk's Instagram post sparks debate with Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle
Matthew Tkachuk's sister Taryn Tkachuk's Instagram post sparks debate with Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle (Image Source: Getty Images) After the Florida Panthers celebrated winning their second Stanley Cup in a row, something unexpected grabbed fans' attention online. It wasn't just the trophy or the on-ice action people started talking about a quiet but clear online moment involving the families of two big NHL stars. A post made by Matthew Tkachuk's sister, Taryn, is now being linked to a message shared earlier by Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren Kyle. But why are people talking about it? Taryn Tkachuk shares Stanley Cup photos after Panthers victory sparks online reaction On Wednesday, June 19, 2025, Taryn Tkachuk posted photos on Instagram after her brother Matthew and the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup. The photos were taken at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, just hours after the team lifted the trophy by winning the final in Game 6. The first picture showed Taryn with her brothers—Matthew, holding the Stanley Cup, and Brady, who plays for the Ottawa Senators. The second image was Matthew celebrating on the ice. The third was a photo with their father, Keith Tkachuk, and the team's famous rat mascot. Fans soon saw the post, mostly due to its scheduling. Lauren Kyle, Connor McDavid's wife, posted something on her own Instagram tale just few days earlier on Tuesday, June 17 following the Oilers' Game 4 loss to the Panthers. She shared a screenshot talking about how Alberta has been 'rat-free' since 1950. The post didn't have a caption, but many believed it was a quiet shot at the Panthers' rat tradition. Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle mentioned Alberta rat rule before Taryn's post Florida Panthers fans throw plastic rats on the ice after goals. This started in 1995 after a player killed a rat in the locker room and scored twice that night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo It became known as the 'rat trick.' The team's identity has been tied to rats ever since. Some players, like Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand, are even called 'rats' for their playing style, aggressive, pesky, and fearless. Also Read: 'It's Difficult For People To Realize': Lauren Kyle Opens Up About Heartbreaking Reality Of Life With Connor McDavid During Stanley Cup Finals Many people saw Lauren Kyle's post about Alberta being rat-free as a dig at the Panthers' identity. Taryn Tkachuk's post came soon after, showing full support for her brother and the team's tradition. Matthew Tkachuk played through injury in the playoffs. He said via CBS Sports, 'I tore my adductor off the bone and had some hernia thing.' Still, he scored 23 points in 23 games and helped the Panthers become back-to-back champions. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Who's calling the Panthers ‘The ‘NHL's Pre-Eminent Dirtbags?'
Perhaps you expect Panthers hate from sports opinion columnists, especially those from Canada. But, you don't expect The Wall Street Journal to act like the Panthers' second consecutive Stanley Cup tanked the stock market. 'The NHL's Pre-Eminent Dirtbags Are Now Stanley Cup Champions' snarled the headline on a Wednesday story that seems to ignore the Panthers lifted Stanley last year, too. 'The Panthers specialize in playing dirtbag hockey,' reads the prose from WSJ's Laine Higgins. The story points out the Panthers' ability to play on the edge and over it (most penalties taken in the playoffs) without paying for it (best penalty kill in the playoffs) gets opponents off their games. And, it does compliment the Panthers' team defense. The story didn't give as much credit to the physical toll playing a big, fast, enthusiastically bodychecking team like the Panthers does to you over a seven-game series. Nor did it give as much credit for the Panthers ability to finish scoring chances (4.09 goals per game, best in the playoffs this year). It did call Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett 'unscrupulous' and point out his collisions with Toronto goalie Anthony Solarz (concussion) and Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner (a Game 1 goal that led to an ensuing power-play goal when Edmonton's appeal for goalie interference got denied). We would get comment from the Panthers, but they're a bit busy parading the Stanley Cup around to bars, the neighbors' houses and whatnot. Nothing new for South Florida From Miami to Fort Lauderdale to the Palm Beach-Martin county line, this area's used to the its championship teams being hated. Remember all the harrumphing and whining during the Heat's Big 3 era? While some NBA fans appreciated the gorgeous basketball displayed nightly by Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and the supporting cast, others pouted 'no fair!' and fumed 'built not bought' as if the Heat opened a vault to vacuum up the stars. And, no team in college-affiliated football history — and few in any sport — ever will be reviled as widely as the University of Miami Hurricanes of the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s. To the dismay of opposing fans, national media and opponents, those teams backed up their incessant trash talking, celebratory dances and struts by gleefully mollywhopping opponents. Really, these Panthers resemble the original Panthers of the franchise's first four years, albeit far more skilled. Panthers general manager Bob Clarke, president Bill Torrey and coach Roger Neilson knew there wouldn't be a surfeit of offensive talent in the expansion draft. So, they chose players they hated playing against. They remembered checks finished almost too late, hard stops sending ice shavings into the masks of kneeling goalies, trash talk, entire benches screaming threats at guys who played hard and nasty for 60 minutes. Two moments that epitomized those Panthers came in Game 3 of the 1996 Eastern Conference final against Pittsburgh. In the first period, Bill Lindsay poked and goaded Penguins superstar right wing Jaromir Jagr. Lindsay eventually got a punch to the head. Jagr got two minutes for roughing. Later, with the Panthers up 5-2, infuriated Pittsburgh semi-deity Mario Lemieux expressed his frustration with a roughing penalty of his own. Now, 28 years later, Lindsay smiles from the radio booth in the press box at a team that's the best form of the Panthers.
Miami Herald
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Greg Cote's Poll Dance: Who was MVP of Florida Panthers playoffs? Vote now!
The Conn Smythe trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs and voted on by an 18-member panel of hockey writers at the end of the Stanley Cup Final. The 2025 award went this week to Sam Bennett of the repeat-champion Florida Panthers. Agree with the choice? Or do you know more than a hockey writer? Not saying at all that Bennett was a questionable pick, no, but fans deserve their say, too, and that's where Mr. Poll Dance comes in. The Panthers' talent is so rich and deep that ours is a large ballot -- 10 names, listed alphabetically. No category for 'other,' sorry. I mean, there's 10 names here. But there's a twist! This is a Most Valuable Person poll. Eight players dominate our ballot, but we include two men in suits during games, not on skates: Coach Paul Maurice and general manager Bill Zito. However you parse what 'most valuable' means in bestowing the most credit for this title run, pick your one MVP. Vote as many times as you'd like or until your fingers ache. GREG COTE POLL DANCE: WHO WAS FLORIDA PANTHERS' PLAYOFF MVP?: Previous Poll Dance verdict: Close! Split-decision on Heat and Durant: This was an unusually close Poll Dance. We asked, 'Should the Miami Heat (once again) pursue Kevin Durant?' You said: No. You don't build a future with a guy almost 37 years old, 37%; Yes! He's still great even at his age, 32%; and Yes, but only if the price is right, 31%. Although the no's led in most votes, the combination of yes votes (outright or qualified) totaled a majority of 63 percent.
