Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup (again)

Though Edmonton enters the Cup Final as the favorite, there are five reasons why Florida will repeat.

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Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida

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Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida

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Defending champion Panthers unfazed after losing Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final to Oilers

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Defending champion Panthers unfazed after losing Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final to Oilers

Oilers beat Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

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Oilers beat Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Lightning's Kucherov wins Ted Lindsay Award as NHL's most outstanding player

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Lightning's Kucherov wins Ted Lindsay Award as NHL's most outstanding player

Capitals to make T.J. Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains

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Capitals to make T.J. Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains

Panthers, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup Final rematch of NHL powerhouses

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Panthers, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup Final rematch of NHL powerhouses

Oilers not limping into Stanley Cup Final against Panthers

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Oilers not limping into Stanley Cup Final against Panthers

Washington Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin's record-breaking goal for $1,500

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Washington Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin's record-breaking goal for $1,500

Panthers and Oilers are now more alike as their Stanley Cup Final rematch arrives

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Panthers and Oilers are now more alike as their Stanley Cup Final rematch arrives

Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

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Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

Alex Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

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Alex Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

McDavid, Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after win over Stars in Game 5

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McDavid, Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after win over Stars in Game 5

Clinching a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating for Panthers

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Clinching a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating for Panthers

Capitals say no decision has been made on Ovechkin's playing future after email mistake

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Capitals say no decision has been made on Ovechkin's playing future after email mistake

Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final

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Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final

Dallas needs more goals from its stars to avoid elimination against Edmonton

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Dallas needs more goals from its stars to avoid elimination against Edmonton

U.S. wins ice hockey world championship gold with overtime win against Switzerland

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U.S. wins ice hockey world championship gold with overtime win against Switzerland

Nordic connection: Finnish stars shining in Stanley Cup chase

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Nordic connection: Finnish stars shining in Stanley Cup chase

Denmark stuns Canada, U.S. beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

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Denmark stuns Canada, U.S. beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

Nazar rallies U.S. past Czechs at ice hockey worlds

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Nazar rallies U.S. past Czechs at ice hockey worlds

Capitals' Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington

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Capitals' Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington

Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

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Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

Oilers' Draisaitl-McDavid duo against Stars' Rantanen to be conference finals' focal point

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Oilers' Draisaitl-McDavid duo against Stars' Rantanen to be conference finals' focal point

Washington Capitals' Brandon Duhaime, Ryan Leonard to support NHL's 'Stanley Pup' rescue dog event

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Washington Capitals' Brandon Duhaime, Ryan Leonard to support NHL's 'Stanley Pup' rescue dog event

Panthers rout Maple Leafs in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference final

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Panthers rout Maple Leafs in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference final

LOVERRO: Don't think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals

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LOVERRO: Don't think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals

'Overwhelmed' Capitals reflect on loss to Hurricanes, postseason exit after milestone season

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'Overwhelmed' Capitals reflect on loss to Hurricanes, postseason exit after milestone season

Winnipeg Jets' Scheifele scores after dad's death, receives outpouring of support in loss to Stars

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Winnipeg Jets' Scheifele scores after dad's death, receives outpouring of support in loss to Stars

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals to reach Eastern Conference final

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Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals to reach Eastern Conference final

Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds

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Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds

Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

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Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

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LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner for calling Canada '51st state'

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NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner for calling Canada '51st state'

Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss

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Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss

Capitals 'turn the page' for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes

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Capitals 'turn the page' for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series

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Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series

Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games

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Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games

Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series

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Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series

Utah Mammoth revealed as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

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Utah Mammoth revealed as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

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Capitals rely on 'short memory' as they look to even series against Hurricanes

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Capitals rely on 'short memory' as they look to even series against Hurricanes

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LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills

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LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills

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Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series

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Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series

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NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

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NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

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Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

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Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

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NHL to hold an international event at Islanders' arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

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NHL to hold an international event at Islanders' arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

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Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

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Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule; Game 1 set for Tuesday

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NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule; Game 1 set for Tuesday

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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Caps get over the first-round playoff hump

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Caps get over the first-round playoff hump

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Capitals stay even-keeled to win their first playoff series since 2018

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Capitals stay even-keeled to win their first playoff series since 2018

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Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in Game 5, advance to play Hurricanes

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Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in Game 5, advance to play Hurricanes

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NHL players rely on same, tried-and-true pregame routines

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NHL players rely on same, tried-and-true pregame routines

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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

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NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

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NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

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Capitals seek 'killer instinct' to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

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Capitals seek 'killer instinct' to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

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