“Want coffee with the cup?” Aleksander Barkov turns Stanley Cup into coffee mug, knocks on neighbors’ doors at 5 a.m. after Panthers’ victory

When the Florida Panthers secured back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with a commanding Game 6 win over the Edmonton Oilers, the celebrations naturally went wild. But no one expected what happened next—captain Aleksander Barkov took the trophy home, then hilariously turned it into a coffee mug while waking up his neighbors at 5 a.m.

to share the moment.

Aleksander Barkov celebrates Panthers’ win in most hilarious way

Just hours after lifting the Stanley Cup on the ice, Aleksander Barkov was lifting it again—this time as a coffee cup. According to Panthers GM Bill Zito, the captain went home around 5 a.m. to clean up before continuing the celebration. But instead of resting, he walked around his neighborhood, Stanley Cup in hand, knocking on doors.“Hey, you want coffee with the Cup?” Zito shared on The Pat McAfee Show, laughing as he recalled the moment.A Ring doorbell camera reportedly caught Barkov on this impromptu Stanley Cup tour, giving neighbors an unforgettable wake-up call. It’s the kind of story that fits right into the trophy’s wild and storied history and adds a uniquely Barkov twist.

The Panthers' 5-1 victory over the Oilers in Game 6 capped a historic postseason, and Barkov played a crucial role. He recorded two assists in the game, including a precision pass to Sam Reinhart for his second goal of the night, helping Florida build a 3-0 lead that Edmonton never recovered from.

With this win, Barkov is now a two-time Stanley Cup champion, and the Panthers are firmly planting themselves in dynasty territory. But even as analysts debate their legacy, one thing is clear: Barkov is still focused on sharing the joy with his teammates, his fans, and even his sleepy neighbors.Also Read: Brad Marchand’s Instagram tribute turns Panthers’ Stanley Cup party into NHL shoutout festThe Stanley Cup has seen a lot over the years, but Barkov’s 5 a.m. coffee run is one of the most memorable. It was a fun, down-to-earth way to celebrate and one his neighbors will never forget. Moments like these show why the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win is about more than just hockey.