Panthers stun Oilers in double overtime as Marchand scores winner

The Florida Panthers edged the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in a dramatic double-overtime Game, leveling the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at one game apiece as the series heads to South Florida Brad Marchand emerged as the hero, scoring twice—including the game-winner on a breakaway just over eight minutes into the second overtime period Marchand’s clutch performance was set up by Anton Lundell, who assisted on both of his goals, while Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky rebounded from a shaky start to finish with 41 saves on 45 shots.

The game opened with a wild first period, featuring five combined goals—the highest-scoring opening frame in a Stanley Cup Final since 2016 Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for seven points, helping the Oilers build an early lead, but Florida’s relentless attack and special teams play kept them in the contest Corey Perry forced overtime for Edmonton with a last-minute goal in regulation, but the Oilers couldn’t capitalize in the extra frames.

With the series now tied 1-1, all eyes turn to Game tonight in Sunrise, Florida, where both teams look to seize control of the Finals. The Panthers’ resilience and Marchand’s postseason heroics have set the stage for a fierce battle as the quest for the Stanley Cup intensifies.