Oilers Rally Past Panthers in 4-3 Overtime Thriller to Open Stanley Cup Final
Sarah Johnson
June 5, 2025
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Edmonton Oilers edge Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime, with Leon Draisaitl’s heroics leading a comeback in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final rematch.
The Edmonton Oilers kicked off the Stanley Cup Final rematch with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Florida Panthers, proving their resilience on home ice. Leon Draisaitl stole the show, bookending the game with two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, assisted by a slick pass from Connor McDavid.
Down 3-1 in the second period, the Oilers staged a comeback for the ages. The Panthers had surged ahead with goals from Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, the latter a trade-deadline pickup who fired a power-play snipe. But Edmonton’s grit shone through—Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm clawed the Oilers back, tying the game in the third. A costly penalty by Florida’s Tomas Nosek handed Edmonton a power play in overtime, and Draisaitl made them pay, hammering the puck past Sergei Bobrovsky.
The Oilers outshot the Panthers 46-32, with goaltender Stuart Skinner standing tall with 29 saves. This win sets the tone for a fierce series, as Edmonton eyes revenge after last year’s heartbreak.
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Editor's Comments
Looks like the Oilers brought their skates and their heart to Game 1! When Nosek flipped that puck over the glass, it was like he handed Edmonton the keys to the rink. Draisaitl’s stick must be whispering sweet nothings to the puck—two goals, including the OT dagger? That’s colder than an Alberta winter!
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