Aleksander Barkov had a cut on his hand glued shut after tearing out sutures twice during the Florida Panthers' run to the 2025 Stanley Cup, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters.

Butler’s presence at the celebration wasn’t surprising. He has been seen courtside and rinkside in support of his fellow Miami athletes throughout the year. His involvement helped highlight the crossover appeal and team spirit that the Heat organization often promotes.

It was the third straight appearance in the Stanley Cup finals for the Panthers, with the team’s only loss coming in 2023 against the Vegas Golden Knights.