Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice hoists the Stanley Cup after winning Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Panthers players took less than a day to damage the Stanley Cup

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 7:08 PM ET

Florida Panthers players did not even need a full day with the Stanley Cup to cause some notable damage.

The Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, on Tuesday night to win their second consecutive title, but the Stanley Cup had seemingly suffered some damage before the team even left Amerant Bank Arena. Photos from the celebration showed an apparent crack in the bowl of the trophy.

The Stanley Cup has once again sustained some damage from the recipients.

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That was not the only issue. During celebrations on Wednesday, the base of the trophy was clearly dented as well.

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The Hockey Hall of Fame did admit there had been some damage to the Cup, but said via a spokesperson that the appropriate steps are being taken to have it repaired in time for Sunday’s victory parade.

It is entirely possible, if not likely, that this isn’t the last dent or nick the Cup gets this summer. When you see how hard the Panthers were celebrating their victory, it is easy to see how this might have happened.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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