Bobrovsky's 33 Saves Lead Panthers to 3-0 Shutout Over Oilers in Game 1

Jun 9, 2024, 04:28 AM

The Florida Panthers secured a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, FL on June 8, 2024. Sergei Bobrovsky was the standout performer, making 33 saves to earn his third playoff shutout and second of this postseason. Despite being outshot 26-12, the Panthers managed to take a 2-0 lead by the end of the second period. Carter Verhaeghe scored the opening goal for Florida, while the Oilers struggled to capitalize on their high-danger chances, as noted by Natural Stat Trick. The Oilers, who had a 14-4 edge in shots on goal in the first period, were unable to solve Bobrovsky. Edmonton also went 0-for-3 on the power play. Game 2 of the series is set to take place on Monday.