Panthers Take 3-2 Lead in Stanley Cup Final

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, taking a 3-2 series lead and moving within one win of consecutive championships. Brad Marchand scored twice, becoming the first player since 1988 to tally six goals in a Cup Final, while Sam Bennett netted his playoff-leading 15th goal and extended his goal streak to six road games. Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves as Florida's defense limited Edmonton's high-danger opportunities and neutralized their power play. Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the series for the Oilers, but Florida responded quickly and sealed the victory with an empty-netter by Eetu Luostarinen. The Panthers' 10th road win this postseason tied an NHL record. The Oilers now face elimination in Game 6, with uncertainty over who will start in goal.