Panthers Take Commanding Lead in Stanley Cup Finals

Panthers Strike First in Game 1

The Florida Panthers put themselves in a commanding position in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in the series opener. Carter Verhaeghe scored for the Panthers, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all 32 shots he faced.

Oilers Fall in Game 2

The Panthers extended their lead to 2-0 on Monday night, defeating the Oilers 4-1 in Game 2. Evan Rodrigues broke a 1-1 tie in the second period, and the Panthers held on for the victory. Connor McDavid scored the lone goal for the Oilers.

The series now shifts to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4, starting on Thursday night. The Oilers will need to win both games in order to keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive.