Overview

• The series is tied 1-1 as teams prepare for Game 3 in Sunrise, Fla.
• Edmonton’s veteran center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a game-time decision after missing practice; Jeff Skinner is ready to step in if needed.
• Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has yet to record a point and holds a minus-4 rating through the first two games, though coach Paul Maurice dismissed concerns.
• Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, James Hagens and Jake O’Brien shared breakfast with Brad Marchand ahead of Game 3 and later joined Connor McDavid at the Oilers’ morning skate.
• The New York Islanders, winners of the draft lottery, hold the first pick with Matthew Schaefer topping NHL Central Registry’s prospect rankings.