Panthers Seize Momentum with Statement Win in Game 3
The Stanley Cup Final took a sharp turn Monday night as the Florida Panthers outplayed and outpaced the Edmonton Oilers with a commanding 6-1 victory. Game 3 turned into a rout, giving Florida a 2-1 series lead—and all the momentum heading into Thursday’s Game 4.
Marchand and Bennett Lead the Charge
Brad Marchand, at 37, made history by scoring in each of the first three games of the Final. Sam Bennett followed up with his playoff-leading 14th goal, capitalizing on a crushing hit that led to a costly Oilers turnover. Combined, Marchand and Bennett have scored eight goals in this series alone.
Florida’s Depth Shines Through
The Panthers showed why depth wins championships. Carter Verhaeghe, Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart, and Evan Rodrigues all joined the scoring sheet, pushing Edmonton into panic mode. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing five goals on 23 shots.
Bobrovsky Stands Tall in Net
Sergei Bobrovsky once again proved why he’s a two-time Vezina Trophy winner. With 32 saves and ice-cold focus, “Bob” stopped nearly everything Edmonton threw at him—except one silky power-play goal by veteran Corey Perry.
Penalties and Emotions Run Wild
Tensions boiled over as the Oilers took 15 minors, leading to 85 penalty minutes. Fights broke out in the third period, including a benchwater squirt from Jake Walman and misconducts that added drama to an already chaotic night.
Oilers Unravel, Panthers Eye Back-to-Back Glory
Connor McDavid couldn’t rally his team as they lost control of the game and the series momentum. After two close overtime games, this blowout sent a clear message: the Panthers mean business.
Now, all eyes turn to Game 4—arguably the series’ biggest swing game. Can the Oilers bounce back, or will the Panthers move one step closer to defending their crown?
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