The Florida Panthers seized control of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final with a commanding 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game, taking a 2-1 series lead as the action returned to Sunrise, Florida Florida wasted no time, scoring just 56 seconds into the game and never looking back. Brad Marchand continued his red-hot playoff run, notching his fourth goal of the series and helping the Panthers build a 4-1 lead by the end of the second period.
Defensively, Florida stifled Edmonton’s stars, holding Leon Draisaitl without a shot and neutralizing Connor McDavid throughout the night The Oilers, meanwhile, unraveled with a string of costly penalties and disciplinary issues, racking up 85 penalty minutes as frustration mounted.
After two tightly contested overtime games to open the series, the Panthers’ Game dominance marks a dramatic shift. Edmonton now faces a crucial challenge heading into Game on Thursday, needing a response to avoid falling into a deep series deficit.
The Panthers, led by coach Paul Maurice and a roster firing on all cylinders, are just two wins away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions, while the Oilers must regroup quickly to keep their title hopes alive.
