"Flashback to a crushing moment in NHL history: on June 4, 1996, the Florida Panthers suffered a devastating triple-overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The game marked the Panthers' first-ever appearance in the championship series, and the heartbreaking defeat would haunt the team for years to come. Despite a valiant effort, Florida ultimately fell short, losing the series 4-0. The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for Panthers fans, who had been eagerly awaiting their team's first Stanley Cup appearance."

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