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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault, right, celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Suddenly potent power play powering Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

A moment of silence is held inside T-Mobile Arena honoring the fourth anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting before an NHL preseason hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers were connected by tragedy five years before meeting in the Stanley Cup Final. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Panthers, Golden Knights bound by gun tragedies long before meeting in Stanley Cup Final

By Terry Spencer - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates a goal by teammate Jonathan Marchessault as Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) can't make the stop during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final

By W.G. Ramirez - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) can't stop a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) **FILE**

Back to Bob: Florida Panthers confident goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will rebound in Stanley Cup Final

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore finds rhythm at right time to start Stanley Cup Final

By W.G. Ramirez - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) watches as a goal by defenseman Zach Whitecloud slips past Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, left, and left wing William Carrier speak to the media during an NHL hockey news conference, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Golden Knights know from experience Game 1 victory doesn’t ensure win over Panthers

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Members of the media interview players on the Vegas Golden Knights during media day ahead of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey final Friday, June 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Strip club to reward Vegas Golden Knights with free lap dances for life if they win the Stanley Cup

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette yells during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. The coaching shuffle in Nashville is complete, with Andrew Brunette officially hired as the Predators coach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, a little over 12 hours after the team announced that John Hynes was fired. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Nashville Predators hire Andrew Brunette as coach a day after firing John Hynes

Associated Press

Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Aaron Ekblad (5) during the fourth overtime in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., early Friday, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

For the Florida Panthers, celebrations getting a bit hairy, just in time for the Stanley Cup Final

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov, left and left wing Matthew Tkachuk, right, hold up the Prince of Wales trophy after the Panthers won Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Florida will end with a first-time NHL champion

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) shakes hands with Florida Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after losing to the Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) **FILE**

Sergei Bobrovsky’s end-of-season haircut can wait, with Panthers headed to Stanley Cup Final

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game-winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the waning seconds of the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. At left is Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13). (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers’ bold Tkachuk trade leads to finals. Should other teams — the Capitals — follow suit?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) is congratulated for his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour, center rear, argues a call with referee Trevor Hanson (14) during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Florida Panthers, Monday, May 22, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

Bobrovsky frustrates Hurricanes in goal as Panthers eye Stanley Cup Final

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) slams Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) against the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Monday, May 22, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers top Hurricanes 1-0 for 3-0 lead in East final

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (19), Sam Reinhart (13), Josh Mahura (28) and Anthony Duclair (10) celebrate the team's 3-2 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ex-division rivals Carolina and Florida clash in East final for a shot at the Stanley Cup

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

FILE - Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer looks back during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Feb. 17, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. The Dallas Stars and the Golden Knights open the Western Conference Final Friday, May 19, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Sunny NHL playoffs: Every Stanley Cup semifinalist team is from the Sun Belt for first time

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Florida Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice talks after hockey practice Monday, May 15, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. The team travels to take on the Carolina Hurricane in a Stanley Cup semi-final series. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

For Panthers coach Paul Maurice, this Florida run is no everyday fish story

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press