As the Florida Panthers continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties in Panthers’ history. Consider it an icy intro to the unofficial start of summer.
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This is the weekend when we celebrate the men and women who paid the ultimate price while fighting for the future of democracy and the American way, that ineffable mixture of confidence and courage, sacrifice and humility, which sometimes can feel like a foreign concept.
One handy illustration can be found in the Florida Panthers, whose resolute excellence, on display this weekend, continues to reshape opinions across the hockey world.
