The Edmonton Oilers visit the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena at 8:00 PM ET for Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. The series is tied 1-1 after two thrilling overtime battles in Edmonton. Leon Draisaitl scored twice to win Game 1 for the Oilers along with the game winner in overtime, while Brad Marchand netted the double-overtime winner in Game 2 on a breakaway opportunity for Florida. With the series shifting to Florida, both teams aim to seize momentum in this best-of-seven showdown.

 

Game 2 Recap
Florida Panthers 5, Edmonton Oilers 4 (2OT)
Game 2 delivered another instant classic. Florida led 4-3 late in the third, but Corey Perry tied the game for Edmonton with only seconds remaining. In double overtime, Brad Marchand buried his second goal of the night off a breakaway to win the game and even up the series. Sergei Bobrovsky turned away 42 of 46 shots, while Sam Bennett scored again to increase his league-leading playoff goal total to 13.

 

Recent Performance

Edmonton Oilers (Series tied 1-1)
The Oilers battled hard in Game 2, coming back from a one goal deficit late in the third to force double overtime. Connor McDavid picked up another assist, and Edmonton’s offense generated 46 shots. Despite the loss, the Oilers’ power play continued to be a factor, and they remained dangerous with or without the puck.

 

Florida Panthers (Series tied 1-1)
Florida answered in a must win Game 2, grinding out a 5-4 win at Rogers Place to steal home ice advantage. Brad Marchand scored twice, including the game winner, and Bobrovsky was excellent again. Florida now returns home, where they are 4-3 this postseason.

 

Team Records and Trends

Edmonton Oilers
Away Record (2025 playoffs): 6-3
Power Play: 28%
Penalty Kill: 66%
Record vs. FLA (this season): 1-3

 

Florida Panthers
Home Record (2025 playoffs): 4-3
Power Play: 24.4%
Penalty Kill: 86.8%
Record vs. EDM (this season): 3-1

 

Key Players to Watch

Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid – Registered his 31st playoff point in Game 2. He’s the engine of the Oilers’ attack and draws constant attention every shift.
Leon Draisaitl – Now up to 29 playoff points. He scored twice in Game 1 and had another big assist in Game 2. The Oilers need him on the road to perform.
Corey Perry – The veteran came through in the clutch with the game-tying goal in the dying minutes of Game 2. Don’t count him out in the big moments as he’s been to 5 of the last 6 cup finals.

 

Florida Panthers
Brad Marchand – Scored twice in Game 2, including the double-overtime winner. The veteran winger is thriving in pressure situations and shooting the puck like crazy right now.
Sam Bennett – Added another tally in Game 2 off the powerplay, giving him a playoff-leading 13 goals. He’s relentless on the forecheck and dangerous around the net.
Aleksander Barkov – Logged over 25 minutes in Game 2, playing a shutdown role while still creating offense. The captain is scoreless in the finals but is central to Florida’s two-way game.

 

Injury Report

Edmonton Oilers
Zach Hyman – Out (season-ending injury)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Game-time decision (undisclosed)

 

Florida Panthers
No injuries to report

 

Goaltending Matchup

Edmonton Oilers – Stuart Skinner
Confirmed starter. Skinner made 37 saves in the double-overtime loss in Game 2. Through 13 playoff games, he holds a 7-5-0 record with a 2.61 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. He’s held steady despite heavy shot volume and will need to bounce back on the road.

 

Florida Panthers – Sergei Bobrovsky
Confirmed starter. Bobrovsky has been busy, making 80+ saves across the first two games. He enters Game 3 with a 13-6-0 record, a 2.21 goals against average, and a .912 save percentage this postseason. The two time Vezina winner has been dialed in during high pressure moments.

 

Game Outlook
The series now moves to Florida with both teams having won one overtime thriller. The Oilers will look to reclaim home ice advantage with a bounce back win, while the Panthers aim to build off their Game 2 comeback and take control of the series. Expect another physical, fast paced contest with special teams and goaltending once again playing critical roles.

 

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