Overview

• Florida holds a 3–2 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals and returns home for Game 6 with a chance to become the 18th franchise to win consecutive titles.
• Maurice rejects individual playoff pedigree as a roster criterion, insisting that every skater and goalie has an equally vital role.
• Backup goaltender Vitek Vanecek’s pregame antics and key saves in Game 5 earned him the game puck and highlighted the coach’s inclusive approach.
• Players credit Maurice’s honesty and hard-nosed style for fostering accountability and focus under the heightened pressure of the Finals.
• The coach underscores the importance of rest days to help the team sustain energy and composure as it seeks to close out the series.