Edmonton Oilers Fall in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final to Florida Panthers

Panthers take 2-0 series lead

Oilers will look to rally in Game 3

The Florida Panthers took a commanding 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in Game 2 on Saturday night.

The Panthers scored three goals in the second period to take control of the game. Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, and Carter Verhaeghe all found the back of the net for Florida.

The Oilers got on the board in the third period on a goal by Connor McDavid, but it was too little too late.

Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves to earn the win. Oilers goalie Mike Smith allowed four goals on 35 shots.

The Oilers will look to get back in the series when they host the Panthers in Game 3 on Monday night.

Conclusion

The Panthers have been the better team through the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final. They have played with more speed, skill, and physicality than the Oilers.

The Oilers will need to find a way to match the Panthers' intensity if they want to have a chance of winning the series.

They will also need to get more production from their top players. McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been quiet so far in the series.

The Oilers are still in a good position to win the series, but they will need to play much better than they have in the first two games.