In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers secured a 6-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. Let's take a look at the standout players from this game:
Honor Roll
- Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers): Marchand scored just 56 seconds into the game, igniting the Panthers crowd. He made history by being the first player to score an overtime goal in Game 2 and then score in the opening minute of the following game in a Cup Final. With four goals in the first three games of the series, Marchand has been a key player for the Panthers.
- Sergei Bobrovsky (Florida Panthers): The goalie was exceptional, making 32 saves on 33 shots in Game 3. His standout moment was a crucial save on Oilers forward Adam Henrique in the first period.
- Corey Perry (Edmonton Oilers): Perry scored a power-play goal for the Oilers in the second period, cutting Florida's lead to 2-1. With four goals and two assists in a five-game point streak, Perry has been a strong performer for the Oilers.
- Sam Bennett (Florida Panthers): Bennett delivered impactful hits on two Oilers players before scoring a breakaway goal, marking his League-leading 14th goal of the postseason. With a four-game goal streak, Bennett has set a new Panthers playoff record.
- Evan Bouchard (Edmonton Oilers): Bouchard led all players with nine shots on goal and provided the primary assist on Perry's power-play goal. With 80 career playoff points in 72 games, Bouchard has been a consistent performer for the Oilers.
Source: NHL.com