Panthers pandemonium took over South Florida Wednesday as fans celebrated their second consecutive Stanley Cup win, from Bird Road to the Amerant Bank Arena, and from the Baptist Health IcePlex to Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Here's how the revelry is going so far.
Party with the Panthers at Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale Beach
It looks like it's tradition now for the Panthers players to hit this beach bar, also the site of their at-times rowdy celebrations last year.
Matthew Tkachuk explained that the spot was "like home."
"Oh it's amazing, it's amazing, back-to-back champions. I can't believe it," he said. "This is place is like home. It's right down the road from me. Excited to keep the party going."
On Wednesday, the cigar smoke and champagne were flowing.
This year, early birds were ab