Panthers Surge Ahead: One Win from History, But Can They Seal the Repeat?
What a night for the Florida Panthers—they’re on the cusp of doubling down on their Stanley Cup glory after a commanding 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5. Brad Marchand lit the lamp twice, while Sam Bennett kept the playoff scoring frenzy alive with his 15th goal, stretching his lead atop the charts. Traveling the postseason roads like seasoned pros, the Panthers have now notched a solid 10-3 away from home, setting themselves up perfectly to hoist the trophy again on their home ice this coming Tuesday in Sunrise. This time, they didn’t just snag a lead—they built a fortress, with Sergei Bobrovsky standing tall in net, thwarting 19 shots behind a stifling defense. Meanwhile, the Oilers struggled to find their rhythm, their power play stifled completely, and even a late flurry of goals couldn’t swing momentum back. The drama, the intensity, the stakes—it’s all heating up in thrilling fashion as Florida eyes another championship run. LEARN MORE
Brad Marchand scored twice, Sam Bennett had his NHL playoff-leading 15th goal and the Florida Panthers moved to the verge of a second consecutive Stanley Cup title by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 on Saturday night.
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