The Stanley Cup Final delivered high drama as the Florida Panthers edged the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in double overtime, evening the series at 1-1. Brad Marchand was the hero, netting two goals—including the game-winner at:04 of the second overtime—after a wild, back-and-forth contest that saw both teams trade momentum all night.
The first period set the tone with five combined goals, the highest-scoring opening frame in a Cup Final since 2016. Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each posted multi-point performances, but Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky bounced back from a shaky start to finish with 41 saves on 45 shots, shutting down Edmonton in the crucial late stages.
Marchand’s winner came off a breakaway, assisted by Anton Lundell, capping a night where Florida’s resilience was on full display. The series now shifts to South Florida, with both teams looking to seize control in Game.
Fans can expect more fireworks as the Panthers and Oilers continue their battle for hockey’s ultimate prize.
