In a thrilling double-overtime showdown, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, leveling the series at 1-1. The game was marked by Brad Marchand’s breakaway goal at 8:04 of the second overtime, securing the win for Florida after Corey Perry equalized with just 17.8 seconds left in regulation. This marks the first time since 2014 that the first two games of the Final have gone to overtime, highlighting the intensity of the matchup.
Florida’s goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, proved pivotal, making 42 saves out of 46 shots, contributing greatly to the team’s success. Alongside Marchand, Sam Bennett continued to shine, scoring his postseason-leading 13th goal, with fellow defenseman Seth Jones adding to the scoreboard following impressive team play. Dmitry Kulikov tied the game with a well-placed shot that caught Edmonton’s goaltender off guard, demonstrating Florida’s control during stretches of the game.
The series now shifts to Sunrise, Florida, for Game 3 on Monday evening, as the Panthers look to harness their newfound home-ice advantage. Edmonton remains a slight favorite in the series according to Vegas odds. Notable players such as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl made their presence felt, assisting on Evan Bouchard’s goal and showcasing their offensive prowess amid numerous penalties called throughout the match.
With both teams eager to claim the Cup, fans can anticipate a high-stakes contest as the series progresses, especially with the history of finals going the distance. All games are available for viewing in the U.S. on TNT and truTV, while Canadian teams have not lifted the Cup since the 1993 Montreal Canadiens.
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