Brad Marchand shares emotional truth about chasing the Stanley Cup with Panthers

Every year, the Stanley Cup Final gives hockey fans thrilling games, but this year feels different. The 2025 Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers has caught everyone’s attention.

As the series continues, one player has spoken up about just how intense things have become. What he shared gives a rare inside look at the battle on the ice and why this Final stands out.

Brad Marchand opens up about the close fight between Panthers and Oilers

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand spoke to Florida Hockey before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 13, 2025. Regarding the complexity of this series right away. Marchand joined the Panthers following an earlier this year trade from the Boston Bruins.

Now in his fourth career Stanley Cup Final, he called this one “one of the tightest series anyone will ever see.”

Marchand, 36, knows what it takes to play under pressure. In 2011, he won the Cup with the Bruins. He has also played in two other Finals since then. This is his first one with the Panthers, and he says it’s like no other. “This has been a pretty incredible one,” he said. “The talent on both teams and how close every game has been—it’s been very exciting.”

So far, the Panthers and Oilers have been evenly matched. Every game has been full of energy and strong defense. Fans have seen goals, hard hits, and big saves from both sides. Marchand’s words reflect what many people watching already feel this Final is not just about skills, but heart and fight.Also Read: Brad Marchand's heartwarming moment with daughter post Game

Brad Marchand explains the emotions behind chasing the Stanley Cup

In the same interview, Brad Marchand talked about the emotional side of chasing the Cup. He said the Final is “a little nerve-wracking at times,” but also very rewarding.

“We’re all big fans of the game,” he shared. “To have two great teams playing this way, it shows why we love hockey so much.”He also explained why this trophy is so special. “This is why the Stanley Cup is the hardest to win,” Marchand said. “You never know what will happen. You need to give your all every second.”Brad Marchand’s honesty shows how much this series means to the players—and how close the Panthers and Oilers are in this race for the Cup.