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NHL Stanley Cup buzz: How did Panthers and Oilers end up here?

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Forget the distance -- this year's Stanley Cup Final is as electric as they come. Two fantastic teams hitting their stride when it matters most, with incredible stories to tell.

Here's a look inside how both teams got here and lessons on what makes them special.

When the Florida Panthers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final last spring, their emotional leader, Matthew Tkachuk, went around the locker room and repeated three words to his teammates: "We'll be back.