Overview

• Florida secured their second consecutive Stanley Cup, becoming the third team in the NHL’s salary-cap era to win back-to-back titles.
• Kane received a 10-minute misconduct late in the third period for slashing Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk twice.
• He opted out of the traditional postgame handshake line, drawing sharp criticism from fans for what they called unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Throughout the Finals series, Kane had publicly complained about NHL officiating, accusing referees of favoring the Panthers.
• The gesture has prompted questions about respect and sportsmanship in the league’s long-standing traditions.