Panthers Rout Oilers in Game 3, Take Control of Final Series

Following two initial overtime contests to kick off the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers ensured Game 3 would not follow the same pattern. The Panthers delivered a commanding performance, overwhelming the Edmonton Oilers with a dominant 6-1 victory.

Florida quickly established their lead, scoring just 56 seconds into the game. Anton Lundell and Brad Marchand collaborated effectively to win a battle in front of the net, resulting in a goal past Stuart Skinner. This goal was Marchand`s fourth of the series and his third consecutive score for the Panthers.

The game did not improve for the Oilers from that point. Florida dictated play in every area, consistently getting under Edmonton`s skin throughout the night. By the end of the second period, the Panthers had built a substantial 4-1 advantage, highlighted by impressive goals from Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett.

Defensively, the Panthers were exceptional. They completely neutralized Edmonton`s key players, preventing Leon Draisaitl from registering a shot on goal and effectively shutting down Connor McDavid. When these offensive threats are contained to such an extent, winning becomes incredibly challenging for Edmonton.

Perhaps the most damaging aspect for the Oilers was their lack of discipline. They committed three penalties in the offensive zone and received a bench minor in the first period alone. By the game`s conclusion, Edmonton had visibly lost their composure, accumulating a remarkable 85 penalty minutes as a team. It was hard to reconcile this performance with the Oilers squad that had competed fiercely in the first two games against the Panthers.

All eyes will now be on Game 4 on Thursday night to see how the Oilers respond, while the Panthers will be aiming to replicate their decisive Game 3 performance.

Stanley Cup Final Bracket & Results

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

• Game 1: Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (OT)
• Game 2: Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (2OT)
• Game 3: Panthers 6, Oilers 1
• Game 4: Thursday, June 12 | at FLA | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV
• Game 5: Saturday, June 14 | at EDM | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV
• *Game 6: Tuesday, June 17 | at FLA | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV
• *Game 7: Friday, June 20 | at EDM | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV

Western Conference Final

(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

• Game 1: Stars 6, Oilers 3
• Game 2: Oilers 3, Stars 0
• Game 3: Oilers 6, Stars 1
• Game 4: Oilers 4, Stars 1
• Game 5: Oilers 6, Stars 3

Eastern Conference Final

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) Florida Panthers

• Game 1: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 2
• Game 2: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0
• Game 3: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 2
• Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Panthers 0
• Game 5: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 3

Round 2

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers

• Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4
• Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3
• Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
• Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0
• Game 5: Panthers 6, Maple Leafs 1
• Game 6: Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 0
• Game 7: Panthers 6, Maple Leafs 1

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes

• Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
• Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
• Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
• Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2
• Game 5: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 1

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars

• Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
• Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
• Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
• Game 4: Stars 3, Jets 1
• Game 5: Jets 4, Stars 0
• Game 6: Stars 2, Jets 1 (OT)

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

• Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
• Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
• Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
• Game 4: Oilers 3, Golden Knights 0
• Game 5: Oilers 1, Golden Knights 0 (OT)

Round 1

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators

• Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
• Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
• Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
• Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0
• Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2

(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers

• Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2
• Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0
• Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1
• Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2
• Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens

• Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
• Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1
• Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3
• Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2
• Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils

• Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1
• Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1
• Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)
• Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2
• Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues

• Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3
• Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1
• Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2
• Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1
• Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3
• Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2
• Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)

(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

• Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1
• Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
• Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)
• Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0
• Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2
• Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4
• Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild

• Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2
• Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
• Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
• Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)
• Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2

(2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

• Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5
• Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2
• Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4
• Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1
• Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4