Panthers Even Stanley Cup Final with Double Overtime Win in Edmonton

In a thrilling Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in double overtime to even the series at 1-1. Brad Marchand, acquired at the trade deadline for his championship experience, was the standout player with two goals, including the double-overtime winner, and was praised for his clutch performance despite being 37 years old. Other key contributors for the Panthers included Sam Bennett, who scored early and extended his postseason goal records, and defensemen Nate Schmidt and Jones, who played pivotal roles in assists and ice time. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 42 saves, keeping the team in the game despite conceding four goals, while Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner also performed strongly with 37 saves. The Oilers showed resilience, scoring three first-period goals and forcing overtime with late heroics from Corey Perry, but ultimately missed an opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead. The series now shifts to Florida for Games 3 and 4, with both teams having demonstrated their tenacity and skill in these closely contested matches.