Panthers Take 2-0 Lead in Stanley Cup Final Over Oilers with 4-1 Win

Jun 10, 2024, 07:05 PM

The Florida Panthers have taken a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. In Game 1, Sergei Bobrovsky's stellar performance, stopping all 32 shots, led the Panthers to a 3-0 victory, with Carter Verhaeghe scoring the game-winning goal. This win marked the Panthers' first-ever lead in a Stanley Cup Final, achieved in front of a sellout crowd. Game 2 saw the Panthers rally from a 1-0 deficit to win 4-1, with Evan Rodrigues scoring twice in the third period. The Oilers, despite showing moments of dominance, struggled to solve Bobrovsky and now face an uphill battle as the series shifts to Edmonton. The Panthers' captain, Aleksander Barkov, left Game 2 after a hit from Leon Draisaitl, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming games.