US EditionMarchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final
- On Saturday evening June 14, 2025, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, taking a 3-2 series lead.
- The Panthers, led by Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett, capitalized on turnovers and maintained mental toughness despite the Oilers' unpredictable postseason performance.
- Marchand scored twice, reaching six goals in the Final—the most since 1988 and making him the first player with five or more goals in the Final for two teams while Bennett added his fifth Final goal.
- Panthers coach Paul Maurice praised the team’s focus and resilience, while Marchand reflected, "I had a lot in my head early on, and right now, I'm just enjoying every moment."
- With Game 6 scheduled Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET in Florida, the Panthers stand one win from back-to-back Stanley Cup titles, supported by Marchand’s standout playoff performance.
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Panther Machine Never Breaks
Brad Marchand. Again. As if the Florida Panthers taking a 3-2 series lead in front of a passionate Edmonton Oilers crowd wasn't brutal enough, it had to be the NHL's premier pest who orchestrated the 5-2 win in Game 5 on Saturday night. After scoring the team's last two goals in Game 2's OT win and following that up with the play that kicked off a blowout in Game 3, the 37-year-old trade deadline pickup from Boston scored Nos. 9 and 10 of his pl…
Brad Marchand Glorified By NHL Fans as Panthers Beat Oilers in Stanley Cup Final G5
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand scored two goals to lead his team to a 5-2 road win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday evening. The Panthers now lead the best-of-seven series three games to two.
Sam Bennett’s Next Contract Expected to Exceed Teammate Verhaeghe’s
Sam Bennett is elevating his contract status with a standout postseason performance for the Panthers, making him a highly sought-after free agent. Although Florida has offered Bennett a deal comparable to Carter Verhaeghe’s eight-year contract worth $7MM annually, analysts believe this won’t suffice to retain him. With Bennett’s impressive playoff record of 15 goals in just 22 games, his value has skyrocketed, especially as he and Mitch Marner r…
Sam Bennett's Next Contract Expected to Exceed $7MM Per Year
Forward Sam Bennett is having a phenomenal postseason run for the Panthers, and it’s coming at an opportune time for the pending free agent. The soon-to-be 29-year-old is set to land a hefty contract, and TSN’s Elliotte Friedman shared on radio show SN590 that while the Panthers have reportedly offered Bennett a deal similar to Carter Verhaeghe’s recent extension, he believes it won’t be enough to keep him in Florida. The Panthers and Verhaeghe …
Brad Marchand's Legacy: From Canadian Heroics to Leading the Panthers' Stanley Cup Pursuit
Brad Marchand’s Evolution: From Canadian Icon to Panthers’ Stanley Cup Aspirations Brad Marchand has firmly established himself as a cornerstone of Canadian hockey over the past decade. Renowned for his tenacity and skill, the veteran forward played a pivotal role in securing gold medals for Canada at the 2016 World Championship and the 2017 World Cup. Most recently, he contributed to the nation’s triumph at the 4 Nations Face-Off, further solid…
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