And that was before the real hockey started. Now, more than 250 days later, the Panthers are one win away from repeating as champions, and the Stanley Cup will be in the building with their chance to extend its stay in Florida if they defeat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the final on home ice Tuesday night.

Want to witness potential South Florida sports history as the Panthers have a chance to win back-to-back Stanley Cups at home? It’ll set you back some.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has gotten hot, is one win away from a repeat, but had injury questions before the playoffs.