Overview

• Leon Draisaitl’s power-play goal in overtime capped a 4-3 victory in which Connor McDavid assisted on both late goals to give Edmonton a 1-0 series lead.
• The Oilers outshot Florida 10-2 during over nine minutes when McDavid, Draisaitl and Corey Perry shared the ice, underscoring the effectiveness of Edmonton’s “go nuclear” strategy.
• Panthers coach Paul Maurice said he will reconfigure defensive matchups on McDavid’s line for Friday’s Game 2 at Rogers Place.
• Forward A.J. Greer is sidelined for Game 2 and Jesper Boqvist will draw in, with Greer on track to return for Game 3 in Sunrise.
• A Florida win in Game 2 would flip home-ice advantage for Games 3 and 4 to the Panthers, intensifying pressure on Edmonton’s home crowd.