Stanley Cup Final: Panthers Host Oilers in Game 2 as Series Shifts to Florida
Edmonton Struggles to Contain Florida's Offense in Game 1
Oilers Pin Hopes on Power Play to Gain Advantage in Hostile Territory
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will clash in Game 2 of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 13. Puck drop at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, is scheduled for 8 pm EST.
The Panthers secured a crucial 4-3 victory in Game 1 on Saturday, exposing Edmonton's defensive vulnerabilities. Florida's potent offense led by Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau put constant pressure on the Oilers' defense, scoring three unanswered goals in the second and third periods.
The Oilers, despite their impressive power play, failed to capitalize on their opportunities against Florida's stingy defense. Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the league's top two point scorers this season, were held in check for large stretches of the game.
The Panthers, now holding home-ice advantage in the series, are favored to win Game 2. However, the Oilers will be eager to prove that they can overcome their previous struggles and tie the series at 1-1. With the series shifting to the hostile environment of Sunrise, the pressure will be on Edmonton to find ways to neutralize Florida's offense and limit their own defensive lapses.
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