In Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2, positioning themselves for a potential championship win. Brad Marchand scored two goals, including his fifth in the finals, while Sam Bennett reached his playoff-leading 15th goal. The Panthers controlled the game with a robust defense, backed by solid goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky. Edmonton's power play struggled, going 0 for 3, and Connor McDavid's first goal came too late to shift the momentum. With a chance to claim the title in Game 6, Florida is in prime position following this victory.
Brad Marchand scored two goals, bringing his finals tally to five or more multiple times, joining Mario Lemieux as a postseason record holder.
Florida's impressive road record this playoffs stands at 10-3, as they swiftly built and maintained a multi-goal lead throughout Game 5.
Sergei Bobrovsky's solid performance included 19 saves and critical moments where his efforts helped stifle the Oilers' scoring attempts, while their defense thrived.
The Panthers' aggressive penalty kill neutralized Edmonton's power play, leaving McDavid and Draisaitl struggling to find their usual rhythm throughout the game.
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