By Canadian Press

Little separating Oilers, Panthers in razor-thin Stanley Cup final ahead of Game 3

Jun 8, 2025 | 12:07 PM

SUNRISE — A puck over the glass. A tricky bounce off the glass.

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have played a razor-thin, extra-time opening to their Stanley Cup final rematch.

The teams expect more of the same with the NHL’s title series tied 1-1.

The Oilers picked up a 4-3 victory in Game 1 on an overtime power-play goal from Leon Draisaitl off a Connor McDavid setup after the Panthers were whistled for delay of game.

Florida responded two nights later when Brad Marchand took advantage of a funny hop in the defensive zone before taking a breakaway pass from Anton Lundell to seal a 5-4 double OT triumph.

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The Panthers, who won last year’s opening Cup act 4-3, host Game 3 on Monday night.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2025.

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press