Panthers Overcome McDavid's Two Goals to Defeat Oilers 5-3

Niko Mikkola shines with two goals, contributing to Panthers' home record improvement to 7-1-0.

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-3, despite two goals from Oilers' Connor McDavid.
Panthers' Niko Mikkola matches McDavid's two goals, a significant achievement given Mikkola had only scored six goals in five NHL seasons prior to this game.
Oilers' goalie Calvin Pickard makes his debut, stopping 28 shots. His first start since March 27, 2022.
Panthers' Kevin Stenlund contributes one goal and two assists, while Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett also score for Florida.
Florida Panthers improve to 7-1-0 at home, while Edmonton Oilers fall to 2-7-0 on the road.