Travel distance for Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers is no joke

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers fans are excited for the start of the Stanley Cup Final.

The Panthers will face the Edmonton Oilers, which means travel for the series will be some of the longest flights of the season for both teams.

Edmonton is 2,541 miles from South Florida and it’s about an eight hour flight.

Fans in South Florida were spotted outside Amerant Bank Arena on Monday looking to secure their tickets to the Stanley Cup Final.

On the secondary market, upper level mid-ice seats are going for $550, lower level mid-ice for $3,000 and seats on the glass will run around $7,000.