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. Brad Marchand secured the victory with a breakaway goal at 8:04 into the second overtime, marking his second goal of the night. The game showcased intense action, especially when Corey Perry tied it for Florida with just 17.8 seconds left in regulation after the Panthers pulled goaltender Stuart Skinner for an extra attacker.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental for Florida, making 42 saves out of 46 shots and continuing his strong postseason performance. Alongside Marchand’s contributions, Sam Bennett netted his postseason-leading 13th goal, while Seth Jones and Dmitry Kulikov also found the back of the net, with Kulikov’s goal tying the game during Florida’s dominant second-period performance.
Game 2 marked the second consecutive playoff game to go into overtime, a rarity in Stanley Cup history. The series shifts to Sunrise, Florida for Game 3, scheduled for Monday night at 8 p.m. ET. Edmonton remains a slight favorite in the series despite losing home-ice advantage.
Notably, this year’s Cup Final is significant as no Canadian team has won the championship since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. Stars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid contributed for Edmonton, assisting on Evan Bouchard’s goal and showcasing their elite skills, although the team faced challenges after accruing 14 penalties throughout the contest. The exciting back-and-forth action sets the stage for a captivating third game as both teams vie for the prestigious title.
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