Panthers Win 2OT Game 2 to Even Stanley Cup Final Series

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are tied 1-1 in the Stanley Cup Final after a thrilling double-overtime victory by the Panthers in Game 2. Brad Marchand was the hero for Florida, scoring the game-winning goal in the second overtime and adding a power-play goal earlier, showcasing his significant impact since being acquired at the trade deadline. The Oilers staged a dramatic late comeback, with Corey Perry scoring a game-tying goal with just 18 seconds left in regulation, setting a Finals record for the latest tying goal. Despite Edmonton's resilience and over 40 minutes of solid play, Florida's experience and clutch performances, particularly from goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and key contributors like Sam Bennett and Dmitry Kulikov, proved decisive. The game featured intense physicality, skill, and strategic battles, with the Oilers needing to refine certain aspects like their long change and avoiding too many icings to improve their chances. With momentum shifting and the series heading to Florida for Game 3, both teams remain fiercely competitive in this historic rematch.