Panthers Crush Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final
In a demonstration of dominance, the Florida Panthers capitalized on the Edmonton Oilers’ worst performance in weeks to win Game 3 with a score of 6-1. This result gives them a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final series. Brad Marchand of the Panthers, at 37 years old, became the oldest player to score in the first three games of the final. Sam Bennett also stood out by scoring his 14th goal in the NHL playoffs, leading the competition. Florida’s offense was relentless, with Marchand and Bennett combining for eight goals.Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart also contributed goals, while Aaron Ekblad and Evan Rodrigues sealed the victory. The depth of the Florida team was key, according to Marchand. In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky, two-time Vezina Trophy winner, was instrumental, making 32 saves. Reinhart highlighted the importance of Bobrovsky’s performance at crucial moments. Corey Perry of the Oilers scored a goal, but Edmonton struggled, accumulating 15 penalties and 85 minutes in the penalty area, including a fight that resulted in ejections.We ended up playing the way Florida wanted.
Stuart Skinner, Oilers goalie
After two close first games, Game 3 was dominated by Florida. The Panthers now have the opportunity to increase their lead in Game 4, looking to get closer to winning the series. Game 4 will be crucial, as Connor McDavid highlighted.The emotions in these games are extremely high.
Brad Marchand
