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Panthers Thrash Oilers 6-1 to Take 2-1 Stanley Cup Final Lead

Florida used its first-minute goal to set the tone in a dominant display that swung the series momentum.

The Panthers are favored at home in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night. Florida is coming off a double overtime win on Friday in Game 2 that tied the series at 1-1.
Carter Verhaeghe #23 and Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers defend against Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena on November 20, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida.
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Overview

  • The Panthers erupted for a 6-1 win in Game 3 at Amerant Bank Arena to seize a 2-1 series lead.
  • Brad Marchand scored 56 seconds into Game 3, becoming the oldest player to net goals in the first three Stanley Cup Final games.
  • Florida’s power play produced two goals as the defending champions found their footing on special teams.
  • Edmonton’s frustrations boiled over in a third-period line brawl; the Oilers also navigated injuries to Zach Hyman and uncertainty around Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
  • Game 4 is set for Thursday, June 12, in Sunrise, Florida, where the Panthers will aim to extend their advantage.