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Panthers are one win from the Stanley Cup: Grades, takeaways after Game 3 of the Final
Florida escaped with a 4-3 win, thanks again to Sergei Bobrovsky's performance. Here's what else we learned and what to watch for on Saturday.
Sam Bennett silences crowd with top-shelf score for Florida
Sam Bennett extends the Panthers' lead to two goals with a top-shelf goal against the Oilers.
Panthers on brink of Stanley Cup glory after Game 3 win over Oilers
The Panthers hang on to defeat the Oilers in Edmonton 4-3 and move one step closer to capturing the Stanley Cup.
Ryan McLeod reignites Oilers crowd with clutch score
Ryan McLeod puts the Oilers within striking distance with a clutch goal late in the 3rd period against the Panthers.
Philip Broberg keeps Oilers alive with redirected score
Philip Broberg rips a pass that ricochets off the elbow of Panthers' Niko Mikkola to inch the Oilers closer in the 3rd period.
Aleksander Barkov pads Panthers' lead with quick goal
Aleksander Barkov evades two Oilers defenders and finishes at the net with another Panthers' goal.
Vladimir Tarasenko pushes Panthers ahead with quick wrister
Vladimir Tarasenko makes it 2-1 Panthers after taking advantage of a giveaway from behind the net by the Oilers' Stuart Skinner.
Warren Foegele sends Edmonton crowd into frenzy with game-tying goal
Oilers' Warren Foegele races down the ice on a fast-break chance and buries a game-tying goal against the Panthers.
Sam Reinhart's late 1st-period goal breaks scoreless tie for Panthers
Sam Reinhart redirects the puck past Stuart Skinner to put the Panthers in front of the Oilers 1-0 late in the first period.
McDavid, Draisaitl nearly connect for power-play goal
Leon Draisaitl nearly finds the back of the net on a slick feed from Connor McDavid during the Oilers' power play attempt.
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TKACHUK RETURNS TO ALBERTA
Veteran of the Battle of Alberta, Matthew Tkachuk returns to Edmonton as Public Enemy No. 1
Oilers fans are quite familiar with the Panthers winger, who used to torment them as a member of the Calgary Flames.
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
WHAT HAPPENS THIS SUMMER?
DRAFT, TRADES, FREE AGENCY, MORE
GMs, agents predict the NHL offseason: Stamkos' decision, goalie carousel, Utah's big swing(s)
As the Panthers and Oilers battle for the Cup, all 32 of the league's GMs are preparing for the draft, trades and free agency. Here's the latest buzz.
OILERS' PSYCHOLOGY EDGE
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'Unshakable belief and confidence:' How a sports psychologist helped make the Oilers Cup finalists
George Mumford has worked with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant among others and this season he's helped the Oilers find success and reach the Stanley Cup Final.
TRAVEL TALES
The 2024 Cup Final journey: How Panthers, Oilers can manage a 2,541-mile trip between cities
How will the Panthers and Oilers deal with the record-setting travel distance during the Cup Final? Here's what a behavioral sleep expert had to say.
LOOKING AHEAD FOR THE LEAFS
MORE BIG CHANGES ON THE WAY?
Why a make-or-break season for the Maple Leafs begins now
After another playoff bust, Toronto has already replaced its coaching staff, with big player moves potentially on the way. Here's what happens next.
WHO NEEDS THE CUP MOST?
Meet the 'Old Guys Without a Stanley Cup' of the 2024 Final
Many players on the Panthers and Oilers are seeking their first championship after long careers in the NHL. Here are the eight most prominent.
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- Oilers believe despite miscues, 3-0 hole: 'No quit'
- Panthers on cusp of 1st title: 'Hardest game' next
- SLC team picks 'Utah Hockey Club' as temp name
- Panthers laugh off travel delays, 'bonding time'
- Kakko signs 1-year deal with Rangers for '24-25
- Draisaitl denies intent to injure Barkov with hit
- Blues set plan for Steen to succeed GM Armstrong
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