In a thrilling rematch of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in double overtime, leveling the series at 1-1. The pivotal moment came when Brad Marchand scored his second goal of the night at 8:04 into the second overtime, sealing the victory for Florida. The game saw Corey Perry score a dramatic equalizer with just 17.8 seconds remaining in regulation as the Panthers had pulled goalie Stuart Skinner for an extra attacker.
Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental in the victory, making 42 saves and delivering crucial stops when needed most. The result marks the first time since 2014 that the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final have gone into overtime.
Marchand, who has now accumulated 10 career goals in the Final—more than any active player—was complemented by Sam Bennett, who netted his postseason-leading 13th goal. Seth Jones also contributed with a goal from an open net after superb teamwork, while Dmitry Kulikov tied the game with a shot through traffic that left Skinner unable to respond.
As the series shifts to Sunrise, Florida for Game 3 on Monday night, the Panthers have regained home-ice advantage. The high-octane matchup featured 10 power plays due to a total of 14 penalties, illustrating the intensity of the game. Edmonton stars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continued to shine, contributing to Evan Bouchard’s goal and showcasing their skills throughout.
This back-and-forth battle promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as both teams strive for the championship, with the potential for a Game 7 on June 20 in Edmonton.
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