Well, hockey might be played on ice, but emotions around the Stanley Cup run red-hot. We’ve always believed the Cup is not just a trophy; it’s a time capsule. It holds grit, glory, bruised ribs, broken noses, and dreams frozen in time. And as the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers head into yet another overtime nail-biter, fans across the world are divided not just by geography, but by grudges, love stories, nostalgia, and, yes, puck-shaped loyalty.
As the Panthers and Oilers battle it out, here’s our take on the eight celebrities whose hopes today might just hinge on whether their team scores or sinks.
4 Stars who likely want Oilers to lose today (Go Panthers, go!)
1. Ariana Grande
She isn’t just a chart-topping artist; she’s hockey royalty in Florida. Before she was hitting whistle tones, she was riding Zambonis at Panthers games. She was also the first person hit by a puck at the Panthers’ arena, and honestly? If that doesn’t lock in your fandom, nothing does. Her Panthers love runs deep, and today, she’s probably manifesting Oilers heartbreak with every note.
2. Josh Gad
He is a proud South Florida native and longtime Panthers enthusiast. If you think he’s chill about this game, you clearly don’t know the passion of a Broadway-trained Panthers fan who’s waited decades for a win.
3. Tua Tagovailoa
When the Dolphins QB spends his birthday with the Panthers, that’s not just fan service; that’s loyalty. Tagovailoa has been increasingly present at games, and you know he’d love to see his local squad hoist that Cup. Considering how athletes rally around each other, his prayers today probably include a big “L” for Edmonton.
4. Lexi Thompson
The LPGA star has popped up at Panthers games often enough to prove this isn’t a passing fling. She knows how rare a championship moment is, and she’s probably dialed in, cheering for every missed Oilers shot.
4 Stars who might want Panthers’ downfall (Oilers forever!)
1. Jordan Buhat
An Edmonton native and proud Oilers devotee, Buhat brings full-throttle fan energy. He’s been vocal about his team and wears that Oilers pride like armor (via ESPN). Today, we’d bet he’s pacing, tweeting, praying, and probably blaming every bad pass on cosmic injustice.
2. Brett Kissel
Kissel turned a broken mic into a national anthem moment, backed by a roaring crowd of Oilers faithful. That kind of moment bonds you to a team forever. The Alberta-born country star bleeds blue and orange. If the Panthers win, we imagine he’ll need three guitars and a whiskey just to process it.
3. Todd McFarlane
Even though he hails from Calgary, Todd McFarlane’s love for the Oilers runs deep… deep enough that he once had part ownership. He is the genius behind Spawn and The Amazing Spider-Man, and an artist who understands heroes and villains.
4. Kurt Browning
A figure skating legend and proud Canadian, Browning once served as a celebrity captain for the NHL. His love of hockey is intertwined with national pride. Having Edmonton lift the Cup would be a poetic kind of win for someone who understands athletic performance at its most graceful and grueling.
The Stanley Cup Final is a saga with surprise plotlines, emotional twists, and endings that rewrite history. Whether you’re team Grande or team McFarlane, one thing’s sure: today, someone’s dream will be engraved in silver. And someone else will have to wait another year.
Because in hockey, as in life, the puck doesn’t always bounce your way, but the passion never cools.
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