Florida Panthers Move Closer to Stanley Cup with Game 5 Victory
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Florida Panthers are one victory away from securing their second consecutive Stanley Cup title after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the NHL Final on Saturday night. Key performances came from Brad Marchand, who scored twice, and Sam Bennett, who netted his playoff-leading 15th goal.
Building on their lead, the Panthers took control early, with Marchand and Sam Reinhart contributing to a commanding three-goal advantage. Edmonton’s Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the series, but Reinhart quickly responded, restoring the Panthers’ lead. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was pivotal, stopping 19 of 21 shots fired by the Oilers, supported by a solid defensive effort that stymied Edmonton’s power play, which went 0 for 3.
Calvin Pickard, making his first loss of the playoffs, allowed four goals on 18 shots. With the win, the Panthers improved their playoff road record to an impressive 10-3. They now head home for Game 6 on Tuesday, looking to clinch the championship in front of their fans in Sunrise. The Oilers will need to regroup quickly to stay alive in the series.
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