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The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will face off in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year, a rare occurrence in NHL history.

Both teams believe they are stronger and deeper than they were during their previous Final matchup.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice considers this year's team the best he's ever coached.

The Oilers are driven by Connor McDavid's desire to win his first Stanley Cup, while the Panthers aim to repeat as champions.

FORT LAUDERDALE — The rats were still strewn all over the ice. The Stanley Cup had not yet been presented. The tears were just beginning to flow.

In the traditional handshake line, it happened. Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk made a prediction a year into the future.

“We’ll see you next year,” Tkachuk

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