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Panthers Lead Oilers 4-1 in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final, Up 2-0 in Series

Jun 14, 2024, 01:51 AM

In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers have taken a commanding 4-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers' aggressive forecheck and depth have proven too much for the Oilers. The game saw a flurry of goals from the Panthers, with Vladimir Tarasenko, Sam Bennett, and Aleksander Barkov scoring within just over six minutes. Barkov's goal, which came with 4:29 left in the second period, extended the lead to 4-1. The Oilers had earlier tied the game 1-1, but the Panthers quickly pulled ahead. Florida now leads the series 2-0, outscoring the Oilers 10-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. Matthew Tkachuk assisted Bennett's goal, and this marks the Panthers' first 3-goal lead in a Stanley Cup Final since Game 2.