Luongo bangs drum before Game 6, gets crowd fired up

In back to back seasons, Hockey Hall of Famer kicks things off before potential Stanley Cup clincher

Luongo on the drum

© Getty Images

By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

Another opportunity to clinch the Stanley Cup at home means only one thing for the Florida Panthers: Roberto Luongo bangs the drum.

Last season, the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie had the honor before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, getting things going on the night the Panthers won the franchise's first-ever championship.

This year, Luongo's opportunity came in Game 6 at Amerant Bank Arena.

Met with a loud cheer from Panthers fans in attendance, Luongo – rocking a Panthers jersey, of course – got everyone fired up with another enthusiastic banging of the drum.

The five-time NHL All-Star spent 11 of his 19 NHL seasons in net for the Panthers and currently serves as a special advisor to Panthers general manager Bill Zito.

Given how things went after Luongo hit the drum last season, this one seemed like a no-brainer for the Panthers.

Related Content

Luongo bangs drum, brings energy ahead of Stanley Cup Final Game 7

Luongo puts goalie gear back on, joins Panthers for practice

Luongo eats pasta out of Stanley Cup

News Feed

Panthers prospects close out D-Camp with ‘high pace’ scrimmage

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward MacKenzie Entwistle on Two-Year, Two-Way Contract

Sawchyn looking to continue to climb after another strong WHL season

‘It means the world to me’: Ekblad thrilled to keep building with Panthers

Panthers prospects enjoy trip to Marlins game during D-Camp

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Jack Studnicka on One-Year, Two-Way Contract

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Nolan Foote on One-Year, Two-Way Contract

Territory Talk: Panthers Lock Up Key Players (Ep. 362)

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Goaltender Brandon Bussi on One-Year, Two-Way Contract

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Goaltender Kirill Gerasimyuk on a Two-Year, Entry Level Contract

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Tomas Nosek on a One-Year Contract Extension

St. Martin carrying confidence into offseason after big year in WHL

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Brad Marchand on a Six-Year Contract Extension

‘I know I belong here’: Klyvo soaking in first camp with Panthers

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Eight-Year Contract Extension

Q&A: Ludvig Jansson talks SHL championship, Gustav Forsling & more!

Florida Panthers Announce Sixth Annual Summer Reading Tour

Florida Panthers Announce Roster and Schedule for 2025 Development Camp