Some things are worth the wait. Although they might have a different crest on their uniform when the Florida Panthers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the memories and accomplishments during the 2023-24 season will live forever.

Larsson, and Anthony Stolarz have received their Stanley Cup Rings after winning hockey's ultimate prize with the Florida Panthers in June. The trio of players obtained the rings from the Panthers on Wednesday morning,

Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, forward Steven Lorentz and goalie Anthony Stolarz were given their 2024 Stanley Cup Championship rings in a special private ceremony at the Florida Panthers practice facility Wednesday ahead of Toronto’s game against their former team at Amerant Bank Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SN1).

A difference in urgency was clear from the start as Toronto's four-game winning streak came to an end with a 5-1 loss to Florida.

Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games.