US EditionSam Bennett Scores Twice to Put the Panthers Ahead of the Oilers 3-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
- The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 after two periods in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on June 5 at Rogers Place, Edmonton.
- This rematch follows last year's seven-game series where Florida led 3-0 before Edmonton rallied, making this the 11th Stanley Cup Final rematch in NHL history.
- The Panthers hold strong road playoff stats, with an 8-2 record, leading in assists, points, and power play goals, while Edmonton leads slightly in goals per game.
- Sam Bennett broke the Panthers’ franchise record by scoring his 12th postseason goal, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was described as 'locked in' during the first period.
- Florida's early lead underscores their defensive strength and momentum, suggesting the Panthers could maintain their championship form despite Edmonton being slight favorites for the series opener.
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Sam Bennett scores twice to put the Panthers ahead of the Oilers 3-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sam Bennett scored twice and Brad Marchand had a power-play goal to put the defending champion Florida Panthers ahead of the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 through two periods of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Bennett and Marchand scored less than two minutes apart in the first period to take the lead after Leon Draisaitl put the Oilers up just 66 seconds in. The Oilers unsuccessfully challenged Bennett’s first…
Sam Bennett Continues To Create Controversy
Even though the Florida Panthers trail 1-0 after a 4-3 overtime loss in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Sam Bennett continues to stand out with his play night in and night out. The pending unrestricted free agent is seeing his stock rise with each passing game this offseason. He was the most impactful player for the Panthers in their loss, recording two goals, including one in controversial fashion and another one on a breakaway in the sec…
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