In a thrilling double overtime clash, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, leveling the series at 1-1. Brad Marchand secured the victory with a breakaway goal at 8:04 in the second overtime, marking his second goal of the night. The Panthers had tied the game with only 17.8 seconds remaining in the third period, thanks to Corey Perry’s equalizer when Stuart Skinner was pulled for an extra attacker. This marked the first time since 2014 that the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final went to overtime.
In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky excelled, making 42 saves on 46 shots, showcasing his ability to step up in crucial moments. Sam Bennett also contributed with his league-leading 13th postseason goal, further cementing his record with a 12th goal scored on the road. Additionally, Seth Jones added a goal from an open net following impressive passing setups, while Dmitry Kulikov’s goal, which tied the game, came during a dominant stretch for Florida, highlighted by a 34-13 shot attempt advantage in the second period.
Game 3 will take place in Sunrise, Florida on Monday night. A potential Game 7 is scheduled for June 20 in Edmonton. With the Panthers splitting the first two games, they have regained home-ice advantage, highlighting their determination to challenge the Oilers, who feature stars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. The match had a total of 10 goals, with multiple penalties called, reflecting a tightly contested and intense game. All games in this series are available in the U.S. on TNT and truTV.
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