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Panthers Thump Oilers in Game 3 to Grab 2-1 Stanley Cup Final Lead

An early Brad Marchand goal fueled Florida’s physical onslaught, pushing the defending champions one win away from repeating

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Overview

  • Florida tallied six goals in Game 3 at Amerant Bank Arena, starting with Marchand’s strike 56 seconds into the contest
  • Sam Bennett extended his playoff lead with his 14th goal after a breakaway sequence in the second period
  • Edmonton’s starter Stuart Skinner surrendered five goals on 23 shots and was replaced by Calvin Pickard early in the third period
  • The clubs combined for 140 penalty minutes as a third-period line brawl and multiple misconducts punctuated Oilers’ frustration
  • With the 6-1 win giving them a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven, the Panthers will host Game 4 on Thursday