The Florida Panthers have been recognized among the elite of North American sports by earning a spot as one of the nine finalists for Best Team at the upcoming 33rd annual ESPY Awards, set for July 16, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles .
The Panthers join heavyweights like the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), and several top college and professional teams across other sports .
This recognition caps off a historic season for the Panthers. Following back-to-back Stanley Cup victories—clinchings in 2024 and again in 2025—the Panthers posted an impressive 47–31–4 regular-season record and captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games .
Standouts included Sam Reinhart, who lit up Game 6 of the Finals with a four-goal performance, and Sergei Bobrovsky, who backstopped the team with key wins throughout the playoff run .
On social media, fans and analysts alike expressed their surprise and excitement:
> “The Florida Panthers are among the nine(!) finalists for Best Team at the 2025 ESPYs.”
The Panthers’ nomination highlights not just their recent success but their growing stature as a true dynasty in modern NHL history. The ESPYs ceremony takes place on July 16, airing live on ABC.
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