BLOG: Barkov, skateboarding and the Stanley Cup

Olympics?

Nah, the Stanley Cup is getting ready for the X-Games.

Prior to hosting a celebration for the ages at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov first decided to do something radical with the Cup.

Enter professional skateboarder Marius Syvänen.

With a clean path of asphalt and a brick wall as a backdrop, the famous Finnish street skater left jaws on the floor when he cleared the Stanley Cup with a picturesque ollie.

Barkov and Phil Pritchard, the Keeper of the Cup, watched on in awe.

To see Syvänen clear the 35.25-inch tower of silver and nickel alloy, check the clip below.

By all accounts, this is the first time a skateboarder has jumped the Cup.

After winning their first-ever championship, the Panthers continue to make history.

To watch the stream of Barkov's celebration, click HERE.