Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues racked up a pair of goals, and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was sensational in net yet again in a 4-1 win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. As a result, Florida now holds a 2-0 lead as the series shifts to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4.
The Panthers spent the entire night producing more offense up and down the ice, and outshot their counterparts by a wide margin. After tallying just 18 shots on goal in Game 1, Florida received terrific offensive output and suffocated the Oilers on the defensive end. Rodrigues was able to snap a shot past Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner early in the third period. He also found the back of the net off of a pass from Anton Lundell that effectively put the game out of reach.
Bobrovsky is making his claim for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL’s playoff MVP as he’s allowed just one goal in the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers goaltender made 18 saves Monday night, and has now yielded two or fewer goals in each of his last five games, dating back to the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers. Despite Oilers star Connor McDavid manufacturing several scoring chances, Bobrovsky was up to the challenge throughout the night.
The Stanley Cup Final will resume on Thursday evening in Edmonton where the Oilers will attempt to climb their way back into the series. One place they’ll need to look if they’re to turn things around is converting on their power-play opportunities. Edmonton is 0 for 7 on the man advantage thus in the series, including going 0 for 4 in Game 2.
Below is how you can follow the Stanley Cup Final, along with updating results and scores from each game. Bookmark this page for the duration of the playoff run to stay up to date with everything on the ice.
Stanley Cup Playoffs viewing information
TV: ABC, ESPN+
Stream: fubo (Try for free)
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All times Eastern
(* if necessary)
Stanley Cup Final
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Panthers 3, Oilers 0 | Recap
Game 2 — Panthers 2, Oilers 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Panthers at Oilers: Thursday, June 13, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 4 — Panthers at Oilers Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 5* — Oilers at Panthers: Tuesday, June 18, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 6* — Panthers at Oilers: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 7* — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 24, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Eastern Conference Final
(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers
Game 1 — Panthers 3, Rangers 0 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 2, Panthers 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 5, Panthers 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 5 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Rangers 1 I Recap
Western Conference Final
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Oilers 3, Stars 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 3, Oilers 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 5, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 5, Stars 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Oilers 3, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 2, Stars 1 | Recap
Second round
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (2OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | Recap
Game 5 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1 — Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 2 — Panthers 6, Bruins 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | Recap
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1 — Avalanche 4, Stars 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 4 — Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 5 — Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | Recap
Game 6 — Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2OT) | Recap
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Canucks 5, Oilers 4 | Recap
Game 2 — Oilers 4, Canucks 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | Recap
Game 7 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
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In a thrilling Game 2 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers dominated the Edmonton Oilers with a final score of 5-2. The Panthers came out strong from the start, scoring early and maintaining their lead throughout the game.
The Panthers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with goals from top players like Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau. Their defense was also solid, shutting down the Oilers’ top scorers and limiting their opportunities to score.
On the other hand, the Oilers struggled to keep up with the Panthers’ pace and intensity. Despite a strong effort from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, they were unable to overcome the Panthers’ relentless attack.
With this win, the Panthers now lead the series 2-0 and are one step closer to hoisting the Stanley Cup. The Oilers will need to regroup and come back stronger in Game 3 if they want to stay alive in the series.
As for the rest of the Stanley Cup Final bracket, the matchup between the Panthers and Oilers has been one of the most exciting and competitive series in recent memory. Fans can expect more thrilling action as the series continues.
Here is an updated schedule for the remaining games in the series:
– Game 3: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers – June 5th
– Game 4: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers – June 7th
– Game 5 (if necessary): Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers – June 9th
– Game 6 (if necessary): Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers – June 11th
– Game 7 (if necessary): Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers – June 13th
Hockey fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this exciting Stanley Cup Final series. Will the Panthers continue their dominant performance and claim their first Stanley Cup in franchise history? Or will the Oilers stage a comeback and force a Game 7? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – this series is one for the ages.
