For the first time in history, the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions.

Florida won a 2-1 Game 7 thriller on Monday night over the Edmonton Oilers to secure a 4-3 series victory in the Stanley Cup Final. The win staved off a historic collapse after the Oilers rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to tie the series at 3-3.

After allowing 18 goals in consecutive losses in Games 4-6, Florida’s defense returned to form Monday night anchored by a stellar performance from goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who turned back 23 of 24 Edmonton shots, including a late Oilers flurry that threatened to tie the game.

Edmonton’s Connor McDavid secured the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the entire Stanley Cup playoffs despite his team’s loss. He’s the sixth player in NHL history to win the award from a losing team.

The Yankees pitching depth took a hit as right-handers Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet went on the Injured List.

Hamilton won’t throw for 3-4 weeks after suffering a lat strain in his last appearance. And Poteet went down with a right triceps strain and will be shut down for 1-2 weeks.

To take the spots on the roster, the Yankees recalled lefty Clayton Andrews from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and signed left-hander Anthony Misiewicz to a major league contract and selected him to the active roster.

They still need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Misiewicz.

Hamilton has been a key piece to the bullpen each of the last two years and Poteet filled in well in the rotation after Clarke Schmidt hit the IL.

Rick’s Cabaret New York is the famous adult club in midtown Manhattan known for its beautiful dancers, VIP treatment, and celebrity clientele. It is not unusual to spot pro athletes and other notables enjoying the company of the lovely Rick’s girls. 

Celebrate the summer with the Rick’s Cabaret Girls who are ready for  July 4th, and they are busting out with patriotic pride. Independence Day will be a week-long party from July 1st through July 7th at Rick’s Cabaret New York. The three-story club features over 100 alluring entertainers, drink specials, and a VIP Roof Top Lounge.

“July 4th is my favorite holiday because I am so proud to live in this great country,” proclaimed Rick’s girl Trina.

Rick’s girl Deanna said, “I love dancing at Rick’s because you meet a lot of interesting and successful business people from all over the country and now I want to travel everywhere and meet even more people and see this great nation.” 

Rick’s Cabaret New York (50 West 33 Street), just one block from Madison Square Garden, features discreet private suites, luxury skyboxes, and its own highly rated Rick’s Steakhouse on the club’s second floor. Under the guidance of award-winning Chef Jayson Margulies, they serve daily lunch specials, dinner, and a special late-night menu for night owls.