By Canadian Press

Little separating Oilers, Panthers in razor-thin Stanley Cup final ahead of Game 3

Jun 8, 2025 | 1:07 PM

SUNRISE — A puck over the glass. A tricky bounce off the glass.

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have played a razor-thin, extra-time opening to their Stanley Cup final rematch.

The teams expect more of the same with the NHL’s title series tied 1-1.

The Oilers picked up a 4-3 victory in Game 1 on an overtime power-play goal from Leon Draisaitl off a Connor McDavid setup after the Panthers were whistled for delay of game.

Florida responded two nights later when Brad Marchand took advantage of a funny hop in the defensive zone before taking a breakaway pass from Anton Lundell to seal a 5-4 double OT triumph.

Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17

Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents

Apr 04, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1

Mar 18, 2025

The Panthers, who won last year’s opening Cup act 4-3, host Game 3 on Monday night.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2025.

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press

For local news delivered daily to your email inbox, subscribe for free to the Lethbridge News Now newsletter here. You can also download the Lethbridge News Now mobile app in the Google Play and the Apple App Stores.