The Florida Panthers took advantage of the Edmonton Oilers' subpar performance to secure a 6-1 victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final, giving them a 2-1 series lead.

Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett led the charge for the Panthers, with Marchand becoming the oldest player to score in the first three games of a final. Bennett, who scored his NHL playoff-leading 14th goal, capitalized on a turnover caused by a big hit on Vasily Podkolzin.

Florida's dominance was evident throughout the game, with Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, and Aaron Ekblad all contributing goals. Evan Rodrigues sealed the victory with a goal in the final minutes.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was stellar in net, making 32 saves and earning praise for his performance. The Panthers' depth and strong goaltending were key factors in their success.

Despite a power-play goal from Corey Perry, the Oilers struggled to find their rhythm, taking 15 penalties and accumulating 85 penalty minutes. Emotions ran high, culminating in a late-game brawl that resulted in several players being ejected.

Game 3 was a stark contrast to the previous matchups, which were tightly contested and required overtime. The Panthers now have the opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4 on Thursday.

Sources: Sportsnet.ca