In a thrilling Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in double overtime, leveling the series at 1-1. Brad Marchand was the hero, scoring a breakaway goal just over eight minutes into the second OT, marking his tenth goal in Stanley Cup Final history. The game featured a dramatic finish, with Corey Perry equalizing for Florida with just 17.8 seconds left in regulation after Stuart Skinner was pulled for an extra attacker.
Sergei Bobrovsky shone in goal for Florida, stopping 42 of 46 shots. The Panthers’ offense was supported by standout performances, including Sam Bennett’s postseason-leading 13th goal. An impressive display of passing led to Seth Jones scoring into an open net, while Dmitry Kulikov tied the game with a shot that left Skinner uncertain.
Both teams exhibited strong offensive plays, with Edmonton’s star players, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, contributing to Evan Bouchard’s goal during power play opportunities. The game was notable for its physical intensity, evidenced by 14 penalties called, creating a total of ten power plays.
Game 3 is set to take place in Sunrise, Florida, signaling a shift in home-ice advantage for the Panthers. As the final series progresses, the stakes are high: a Canadian team hasn’t won the Cup since the 1993 Montreal Canadiens, and Edmonton is currently favored to win the series according to Las Vegas odds. All games will be broadcast in the U.S. on TNT and truTV. The excitement continues as each team strives for the championship title.
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