The last two in since the original NHL expansion featured the generation’s best player getting to sip from Stanley.

Oilers forward Corey Perry will be playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the fifth time in six seasons. He has been on the losing end of the past four he's been in; 2020 with the Stars, 2021 with the Canadiens, 2022 with the Lightning and last year with the Oilers.

Stanley Cup Final features a rare back-to-back rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, joining an exclusive list in NHL history. While both teams showcase elite talent, concerns grow over NHL parity as less-established franchises struggle to compete.