Montour, Mahura get warm welcome in return to South Florida

Kraken defensemen won Stanley Cup with Panthers in 2024, get ovation from fans

Montour Mahura split

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By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

Back at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in Game 7 last season, Brandon Montour and Josh Mahura – now with the Seattle Kraken – got a strong ovation from the South Florida fanbase.

During the first period of the Kraken’s matchup with the Panthers, the home team showed a tribute video on the big screen honoring the Stanley Cup champions, which produced loud cheers from the crowd.

Montour skated out from the bench to acknowledge the ovation.

Fans brought signs to the arena with messages supporting the two former Panthers. Some of the messages included: “Welcome back Stanley Cup champs Monty & Muzzy” and “We miss you Monty kid fella!”

Montour and Mahura received their Stanley Cup rings on Dec. 9 while the Panthers were on a road trip to Seattle.

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