The Florida Panthers dominated the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, securing a key 2-1 series lead. The Panthers’ relentless hunt started early, with Brad Marchand opening the scoring just 56 seconds into the game, assisted by Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen.
Carter Verhaeghe continued his excellent playoff run, extending the Panthers’ lead with a power-play goal late in the first period. However, Edmonton’s Corey Perry scored a power-play goal early in the second period to reduce the lead to 2-1.
Florida’s defensive team put on a show, holding a historically electric Edmonton offense to just one goal. This showcased their strong defense and powerful offense, highlighting their overall team strength.
Sergei Bobrovsky continued his exceptional playoff form with another remarkable performance, stopping 31 of 32 shots for a .969 save percentage. His positioning and reflexes were impeccable throughout the night, particularly during Edmonton’s power play opportunities. Bobrovsky allowed only Perry’s power-play goal, staying unbeatable at even strength and supporting Florida’s strong win. This performance shows Bobrovsky as an elite goalie in the playoffs.
While tonight’s offensive masterclass from the ‘Cats was certainly a show, there was a different fireworks display that left the world awe struck A major brawl broke out in the final ten minutes, with Frederic and Nurse being ejected after fighting with Gadjovich. Earlier, Bennett delivered a big hit on Podkolzin, leading to a scoring chance that he converted. The game got increasingly physical, with Kane receiving multiple penalties as Edmonton accumulated 85 penalty minutes. Things got so heated that Walman squirted water at Panthers players from the bench.
The Panthers’ fans at Amerant Bank Arena witnessed an impressive playoff performance, showing why their team is a strong championship contender.
The Panthers will play again for Game 4 on June 12th on their home ice. Florida is ready to dominate the series with strong momentum and home support. We’re keeping the hunt going.
