Overview

• Florida struck early and relentlessly, with six different Panthers scorers including an opener by Brad Marchand 56 seconds in and Sam Bennett’s breakaway goal extending their margin.
• Bobrovsky stymied Edmonton with 32 saves, while Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing five goals on 23 shots in the third period.
• The Oilers undid themselves by taking 21 penalties for 85 minutes, enabling Florida to convert three power-play goals.
• Frustration boiled over into a line brawl midway through the third period, resulting in six game misconducts and elevated physicality.
• Game 4 returns to Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, giving Florida a chance to extend its lead before the series shifts back to Edmonton.