Panthers Move Closer to Stanley Cup with Game 5 Victory over Oilers
The Florida Panthers are now one victory away from clinching their second consecutive Stanley Cup title after an impressive 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5. Early in the game, the Panthers, led by Brad Marchand, took control, leaving the Oilers little room to recover.
Marchand, at 37, demonstrated exceptional skill, netting two stunning goals in this match, bringing his total to 10 goals this postseason and solidifying his place in history by joining Mario Lemieux as one of the only players to score multiple goals in two different Stanley Cup Finals.
The Panthers showcased remarkable defensive play, effectively constraining the Oilers’ offensive efforts. Despite Edmonton managing to score twice in the last period, they never posed a serious threat. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid failed to make a significant impact as the formidable Panthers’ defense kept them at bay.
Now Edmonton faces a critical challenge as they must overcome a Game 6 situation on enemy turf, with the series hanging in the balance. The complete schedule and results for the Stanley Cup Final will be continually updated here at CBS Sports.
Stanley Cup Final Schedule
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers
- Game 1: Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (OT) | Recap
- Game 2: Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (2OT) | Recap
- Game 3: Panthers 6, Oilers 1 | Recap
- Game 4: Oilers 5, Panthers 4 (OT) | Recap
- Game 5: Panthers 5, Oilers 2 | Recap
- Game 6: Tuesday, June 17 at FLA | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV
- Game 7: Friday, June 20 at EDM | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV
