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.
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
