The Florida Panthers achieved back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2023-24 and 2024-25 after losing the 2022-23 Final. Their core, including Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, has redefined the franchise under coach Paul Maurice. Comparisons are drawn with the legendary New York Islanders, who won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983 and recorded 19 playoff series wins. The Panthers' success occurred in a salary cap-affected environment, which complicates repeated victories compared to the Islanders' dominant era.
The Florida Panthers have earned their place in NHL history, capturing back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2023-24 and 2024-25 after falling just short in the 2022-23 Final.
The Islanders' dynasty from 1980 to 1983 was marked by dominance, with four consecutive Stanley Cups and a record 19 playoff series wins.
The Panthers have a battle-tested core led by Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky that has redefined their franchise.
While the Panthers' two Cups came in a more parity-driven NHL landscape, the Islanders' core featured Hall of Famers and unmatched playoff success.
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