Forward Sam Reinhart tallied a goal and an assist to pace the Florida Panthers in a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers are now on the cusp of a sweep with Game 4 slated to be played on Saturday evening.
After the teams exchanged goals over the first 22 minutes of the contest, the Panthers offense woke up in a big way as they tallied three goals in the second period. Veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko scored his first goal of the series off a giveaway from Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner behind the Edmonton net. It marked the fourth career Stanley Cup Final goal for Tarasenko, who also scored three goals as a member of the St. Louis Blues in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.
Forwards Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov also added goals in the second period to put Florida ahead 4-1. While the lead seemed safe, the Oilers were able to put together a stellar charge to try and tie the game. Philip Broberg and Ryan McLeod scored goals as Edmonton cut the deficit to 4-3 with 5:17 to go before Florida used their defensive pressure to outlast its opponents.
The Stanley Cup Final will resume on Saturday evening in Edmonton where the Oilers will need to win in order to avoid elimination. The Oilers continued to struggle on their power-play opportunities as they are now 0-for-10 in the series after going 0-for-3 in Game 3.
Below is how you can follow the Stanley Cup Final, along with updated 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
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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 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
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 an intense and thrilling matchup, the Florida Panthers secured a crucial victory in Game 3 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers came out strong and dominated the game from start to finish, showcasing their skill and determination on the ice.
The Panthers got off to a quick start, with their offense putting pressure on the Oilers’ defense early on. Forward Jonathan Huberdeau led the charge for Florida, scoring a goal in the first period to give his team an early lead. The Panthers continued to control the pace of the game, with their defense shutting down the Oilers’ offensive opportunities.
Goaltender Spencer Knight was a standout performer for the Panthers, making several key saves to keep Edmonton off the scoreboard. Knight’s stellar play between the pipes gave his team confidence and momentum throughout the game.
The Panthers extended their lead in the second period, with goals from Aleksander Barkov and Aaron Ekblad putting them up by three goals. Despite a late push from the Oilers in the third period, the Panthers held on for a 3-1 victory, taking a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
This win was a crucial one for the Panthers, as they now have the upper hand in the series and are just two wins away from capturing their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The team’s depth and resilience were on full display in Game 3, and they will look to carry that momentum into the rest of the series.
The Oilers will need to regroup and come out strong in Game 4 if they hope to even the series and regain control. With star players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way, Edmonton has the talent to bounce back and make this a competitive series.
Overall, Game 3 was a statement win for the Panthers, who proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s Stanley Cup Final. Fans can expect more exciting and intense hockey as these two talented teams battle it out for hockey’s ultimate prize.
