Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

Associated Press  

Follow the AP’s latest coverage of the Panthers’ Stanley Cup win SUNRISE, Fla. — There was no collapse. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s heavy,” Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said, after he took the celebratory first lap with the Cup. It’s reality,” said Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who got traded to Florida two summers ago with this as his goal.

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Panthers visit the Canucks on 3-game win streak
1 week, 5 days ago

Panthers visit the Canucks on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers aim to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. Aleksander Barkov Jr. has scored six goals and added five assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-3-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.9 assists, 4.2 penalties and …

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5 on Thursday night. The Flyers got rolling when Owen Tippett scored consecutive goals and Garnet Hathaway pounced on a rebound in the crease to give them a 5-4 lead. …

Knight stops 20 shots, Florida rolls past Carolina 6-0 for 2nd win over ‘Canes in as many days
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Knight stops 20 shots, Florida rolls past Carolina 6-0 for 2nd win over ‘Canes in as many days

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Spencer Knight made 20 saves, Mackie Samoskevich scored with less than a second left in the second period, and the Florida Panthers got four goals in the third to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-0 on Saturday and complete a two-day sweep. Aleksander Barkov, Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, Evan Rodrigues and Adam Boqvist also scored for Florida, which …

Hurricanes visit the Panthers in Eastern Conference action
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hurricanes visit the Panthers in Eastern Conference action

Associated Press  

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -123, Hurricanes +103; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice in Eastern Conference action. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Bennett has 11 goals and 11 assists for the Panthers. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 4-6-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.6 assists, …

Hurricanes host the Panthers, look to continue home win streak
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hurricanes host the Panthers, look to continue home win streak

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -137, Panthers +114; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes will try to keep a nine-game home win streak alive when they face the Florida Panthers. Sebastian Aho has four goals and eight assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: …

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Stolarz, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Steven Lorentz — all Panthers last season — got their Stanley Cup championship …

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide
1 month ago

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Saturday night. Reinhart now has points in 10 straight games, had his fourth three-point game of the season and his first three-assist game in the regular season …

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped five shots in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday night for their seventh consecutive victory. Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt had goals in regulation for Florida, while Rodrigues had a pair of assists …

Hurricanes Dominate Flames in 4-2 Victory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hurricanes Dominate Flames in 4-2 Victory

Associated Press  

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 in a thrilling game. Pyotr Kochetkov made 30 saves and assisted on Eric Robinson's goal, while Sebastian Aho had an assist to extend his points streak to five games. Jake Bean scored his first goal for the Flames, and Jonathan Huberdeau also scored and Dan Vladar made 39 saves.

The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

The day the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup was a normal day for the team, despite the historic atmosphere surrounding the final game. The Panthers were able to fend off a historical collapse and secure their first Stanley Cup in 52 years. The team's players and coaches remained focused and composed throughout the night, and the atmosphere was electric …

Panthers Hand Out Stanley Cup Championship Rings, Emphasizing Team Unity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers Hand Out Stanley Cup Championship Rings, Emphasizing Team Unity

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers handed out Stanley Cup championship rings to players, coaches, team executives, members of the athletic training and medical staff and more. The rings contained 617 gemstones, mostly diamonds, weighing 15.6 carats, all set into yellow gold. The rings were presented in a private ceremony, with each recipient having to wait about 30 minutes before they could actually …

Sports betting: Oilers start NHL season with the best odds to win the Stanley Cup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sports betting: Oilers start NHL season with the best odds to win the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

Following two games in Prague, the NHL season will get underway fully on Tuesday night. Going into the season at the BetMGM sportsbook, the Edmonton Oilers have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup at +800. Stanley Cup betting Not only do the Oilers have the best Stanley Cup odds, but they are generating by far the most action. …

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward
3 months ago

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Stanley Cup is still making its championship tour of South Florida. Florida opens training camp on Thursday and coach Paul Maurice is making this much clear: It’s time to start building for the next title run, not time to keep reveling in the title run that was completed in June. We’ll deal with the banner …

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.

Slate  

Connor McDavid would fix it. In myriad ways, McDavid is not like everyone else, and if there’s any symmetry in the world, the 27-year-old Canadian will eventually get his Cup or four. Related From Slate There’s Something Suspect About Golf’s Great New Redemption Story In Game 7, McDavid was a terror—a lurking Grim Reaper who looked poised to ruin Florida’s …

The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk decided to go for a little swim as his offseason was beginning on Tuesday morning. That moment — one of many from the first 12 hours or so of the Cup being in the possession of the newly crowned champion Panthers — was a long time coming, helping cap what really was a four-year process …

Canada’s Stanley Cup drought lives on as the Oilers fall short in their comeback bid against Florida
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada’s Stanley Cup drought lives on as the Oilers fall short in their comeback bid against Florida

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Canada’s Stanley Cup drought lives on, with Connor McDavid, hockey-mad Edmonton and the rest of the nation that gave birth to the sport left to wait for another NHL champion. After rallying from a series deficit only done twice before in league history to force a deciding Game 7, the Oilers’ comeback bid fell short with their …

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov put his hands at either end of the Stanley Cup and began skating away to start the celebration that the Florida Panthers have wanted forever. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup …

Connor McDavid becomes latest losing playoff MVP after the Oilers lose Game 7
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Connor McDavid becomes latest losing playoff MVP after the Oilers lose Game 7

Associated Press  

Back-to-back four-point games in the Stanley Cup Final helped deliver the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP to Edmonton’s Connor McDavid. McDavid joins these players from losing teams to win the Conn Smythe since it was first awarded in 1965: Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Ron Hextall, Reggie Leach, Glenn Hall and Roger Crozier. Detroit then led Montreal two games to one in …

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title

LA Times  

Florida forward Sam Reinhart hoists the Stanley Cup after the Panthers’ 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “No player …

Montreal’s 1993 Stanley Cup champions are watching as Edmonton can end Canada’s title drought
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Montreal’s 1993 Stanley Cup champions are watching as Edmonton can end Canada’s title drought

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — When members of the 1993 Montreal Canadiens gathered for a reunion to commemorate 30 years since they won the Stanley Cup, they told stories and reminisced about the championship run. “This series has been great for hockey,” said Brian Bellows, who was tied as Montreal’s third-leading scorer with 15 points in 20 games during the ‘93 playoffs. …

Bobrovsky gets a day off from practice, Perry not done yet and the Cup will be on the move again
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bobrovsky gets a day off from practice, Perry not done yet and the Cup will be on the move again

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On the next-to-last day of the NHL season, Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky wasn’t on the ice for practice. Bobrovsky was a serious Conn Smythe Award candidate at one point in this Stanley Cup Final that ends with Game 7 on Monday night, with Florida winning the first three games and Edmonton basically rendered silent by the …

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy
6 months ago

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s very simple for the Florida Panthers now: Win on Monday, and you’re Stanley Cup champions. “It’s probably the biggest NHL game in however many years,” Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said. It’s only the 18th Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final history. And that is the context of this game and we will live in that …

Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line
6 months ago

Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s the greatest offer a team could get at the start of every season: Reach Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, and as an added bonus, play host to it in your rink. The Oilers became just the third team in Stanley Cup Final history to go down 3-0 in a series and force Game …

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months ago

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan McLeod is congratulated for a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June …

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stun Panthers again to force Game 7
6 months ago

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stun Panthers again to force Game 7

LA Times  

Edmonton forward Zach Hyman, center, celebrates with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins after scoring in the second period of the Oilers’ 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday. Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the …

Pressure? Panthers know they’ve made mistakes but still lead Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months ago

Pressure? Panthers know they’ve made mistakes but still lead Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida coach Paul Maurice sat behind a microphone again on Wednesday, giving his daily news conference even though basically nothing new had happened in the 13 hours between then and the last time he spoke to reporters. Yes, a 3-0 lead in the title series against the Edmonton Oilers is down to 3-2, after the Panthers …

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
6 months ago

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk took off at full speed from basically center ice, chasing a puck that had sailed over his head and was heading directly toward an empty net. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. McDavid had …

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida
6 months ago

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida

LA Times  

Edmonton left wing Zach Hyman celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of Game 5. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots for Florida, which will see its 30-years-and-counting wait for the …

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6
6 months ago

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice made the short trip from his home to the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday morning in a pretty good mood and rightly so. “We’ve got the Stanley Cup on the line,” Florida forward Evan Rodrigues said. I think we’ll be better prepared for Game 5.” The Oilers would expect nothing less. “It is different,” …

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — There was lots of chatter at the Florida Panthers’ breakfast the morning after the Edmonton Oilers blew them out 8-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to send the series back across North America. “There was an obvious theme in that game last night: They got to us off the rush in a big way,” …

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Paul Maurice had seen enough after Sergei Bobrovsky allowed his fifth goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, deciding to pull the Florida Panthers goaltender who was the biggest reason the team is one win from a championship. Stolarz allowed three more in the Panthers’ 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night that …

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — One win away from a championship, it feels like the Florida Panthers are treating Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final like Game 44 of the regular season. “I don’t think anyone can really look ahead.” With coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov setting the tone, the Panthers are looking ahead only to Game 4 on …

Edmonton Oilers’ frustration builds with 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Edmonton Oilers’ frustration builds with 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Unable to complete a third-period comeback, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves on the brink of elimination despite arguably being the better team in two of the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. We just can’t seem to put it over the goal line.” The Oilers outshot the Panthers 35-23 and had …

Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 to move within win of Stanley Cup title
6 months, 1 week ago

Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 to move within win of Stanley Cup title

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Following their leaders who got them this far in the playoffs and a winning recipe that has worked all season, the Florida Panthers are on the verge of lifting the Stanley Cup. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title

LA Times  

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm battle for the puck during the first period of the Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback bid …

Panthers visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Oilers -134, Panthers +113; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Panthers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-0 lead in the series. Zach Hyman has five goals and two assists over the past …

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida’s Aleksander Barkov out of the game. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to pull away and beat the Oilers 4-1 for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 shots …

Oilers’ high-powered offense held in check again, and they head home in 0-2 series hole in Cup final
6 months, 1 week ago

Oilers’ high-powered offense held in check again, and they head home in 0-2 series hole in Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Edmonton Oilers left Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final feeling pretty good. The Oilers weren’t shutout Monday night, but the result was the same — another loss, this one putting Edmonton in an 0-2 hole as the series shifts to Canada. So I don’t want to get too caught up in we’re down two-nothing.” One …

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers

LA Times  

Florida Panthers forward Vladimir Tarasenko celebrates after a goal by defenseman Niko Mikkola during the second period of a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to …

The Panthers say they have to be better in Game 2. And that’s after they beat the Oilers in Game 1
6 months, 1 week ago

The Panthers say they have to be better in Game 2. And that’s after they beat the Oilers in Game 1

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Up 1-0 in Round 1 against Tampa Bay, the Florida Panthers said they had to get better. And now, leading the Stanley Cup Final 1-0 over the Edmonton Oilers going into Game 2 on Monday night, nothing has changed. That’s some pretty good players over there.” Those players over there — led by Connor McDavid and …

Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was an eye-opener for the Edmonton Oilers. It showed, and in Edmonton’s first Cup final game since 2006, the Oilers had plenty of opportunities but could not finish, falling 3-0 to the poised and stifling Panthers in Game 1. “Game 1’s of series are always unique because you don’t know …

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — This one surely felt different to the Florida Panthers, for a lot of reasons. They led after one period of a Stanley Cup Final game for the first time since 1996. They led a Cup final game by more than one goal for the first time — ever. Sergei Bobrovsky was at a superstar level in net, …

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. With the goalie everyone simply calls “Bob” unbeatable in stopping all 32 shots he faced from every angle and in every situation in one of the most memorable playoff goaltending performances in recent history and thanks to goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Evan Rodrigues, the …

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1

LA Times  

Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stops a shot by Edmonton forward Adam Henrique in the first period of the Panthers’ 3-0 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky put on a master class against Connor McDavid and every other player who dared shoot the puck at him, his teammates pounced when given the chance and …

Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change

Associated Press  

Firing a coach during the season is typically seen as a sign that a season has gone off the rails. The Edmonton Oilers are the latest team on that list, having made it to the Stanley Cup Final less than seven months after firing coach Jay Woodcroft 13 games into the season. The five coaches who have led their teams …

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time. They have had to beat three extremely good teams to get here — a state rival in Tampa Bay, a real contender in Boston, a Presidents’ Trophy winner in the New York Rangers. Goaltending There may not be a more beloved active athlete …

Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world and the biggest reason the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final. The reigning NHL MVP, face of the the franchise and face of the sport is also the Oilers’ best hope of winning a championship for the first time since 1990 and ending Canada’s 31-year drought. Forwards While …

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk is about to renew some acquaintances. The Stanley Cup Final matchup is set: The Florida Panthers, back in the title round for the second consecutive year and seeking their first championship, will take on the Edmonton Oilers — a team looking to return to hockey’s mountaintop for the first time since 1990. And the Oilers …

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The 2023 Stanley Cup Final had just ended, the Vegas Golden Knights were celebrating their championship and a heartbroken bunch of Florida Panthers were taking off their skates for the final time that season. Florida is back in the Stanley Cup Final, becoming just the second team in the last 40 years to lose in hockey’s title …

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