Panthers host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead
The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 1-0 lead in the seriesJUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FLORIDA PANTHERS 11-5-1 · 1ST IN EAST, ATLANTIC
11-5-1 · 1ST IN EAST, ATLANTIC
Next Game vs Jets · Sun 12:00AM
FLA -143 TOTAL 6.5
MINI-MOVIE: Bob SHUTS OUT Oilers in Stanley Cup Final Game 1!
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Bobrovsky delivers 'elite' performance for Panthers in Game 1 of Final | NHL.com Goalie gets 32-save shutout against high-octane Oilers offense
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Verhaeghe's game-winner in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final another clutch moment for Panthers | NHL.com Has 13 go-ahead playoff goals since 2021, most among NHL players
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Reinhart & Rodrigues | SCF Postgame Interviews | 6.8.24
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Bobrovsky among top performers for Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final | NHL.com Honor roll, stock watch from Florida’s win against Oilers
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Stanley Cup Final blog: Evan Rodrigues | NHL.com Panthers forward discusses his goal in Game 1 win against Oilers
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Los Angeles Station Misidentifies Florida Panthers as Carolina Panthers on Newscast Carolina fans would probably take Florida's recent resume.
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Garners helper in Game 1 win Montour logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Montour had the secondary helper on Evan Rodrigues' second-period tally. Through 18 playoff contests, Montour has 10 points, 38 shots on net, 38 hits and 28 blocked shots while playing in a top-four role. His offense has dipped later in the postseason -- he has just two assists over his last 10 outings.
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Plays heavy in win Bennett registered an assist, 11 hits, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Bennett is no stranger to heavy play, but he had to be feeling amped up for the series opener of the Stanley Cup Finals. The center has produced 11 points, 28 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-4 rating through 13 playoff appearances. He remains in a second-line role and should continue to blend offense and physicality as the Panthers look to keep up their high-energy playing style.
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Picks up helper in win Reinhart logged an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Reinhart hadn't logged an assist since he dished out four of them in Game 2 of the second round versus the Bruins. Over the 10 contests in between, the 28-year-old winger posted five goals and 33 shots on net. He's up to 13 points (five on the power play), 68 shots, 44 hits, 27 blocks and a plus-2 rating through 18 playoff appearances in a top-line role.
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Dishes pair of assists Barkov recorded two assists, two shots on goal, three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Barkov has a goal and five assists over his last five contests. The 28-year-old is firmly in the Conn Smythe conversation with six goals, 13 helpers, 47 shots on net, 40 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 18 playoff appearances, to go along with his usual stellar defensive work. Aside from the score, the Panthers didn't control much Saturday, and Barkov may have his hands full with arguably the toughest defensive matchups he's faced all season throughout the rest of the series.
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Deposits empty-netter Luostarinen scored an empty-net goal and added two hits in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Luostarinen has a goal and two assists over his last three games after finishing Saturday's win with an empty-netter. The 25-year-old forward continues to play on the Panthers' third line, so his scoring chances are likely to remain limited. He's picked up a decent seven points with 24 shots on net, 53 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 18 playoff contests in that supporting role.
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Adds insurance marker Rodrigues scored a goal, doled out three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Rodrigues tallied on a feed from Sam Bennett early in the second period to put the Panthers up 2-0. The 30-year-old Rodrigues had gone nine games without a goal, picking up four assists and 17 shots on net in that span. The forward is up to nine points, 33 shots on net, 46 hits and a plus-1 rating through 18 playoff contests while playing in a middle-six role.
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Opens scoring in Game 1 win Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Verhaeghe is up to 10 goals this postseason, four of which he's scored over the last seven games. The 28-year-old forward converted after a spring pass from Aleksander Barkov in the first period, and that goal was all the Panthers needed to get the win. Verhaeghe continues to provide clutch offense in a top-line role with 18 points, 64 shots on net, 22 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 18 playoff outings.
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Stanley Cup Final: Bobrovsky, defense lead Panthers past Oilers in Game 1 Sergei Bobrovsky used every inch of his body to parry pucks, while the Florida Panthers defense delivered crushing hits to the Edmonton Oile...
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Stands on head in win Bobrovsky posted a 32-save shutout in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Impact The Oilers' offense provided plenty of challenges, but Bobrovsky was in peak form to shut them down throughout the game. This was his second shutout of the playoffs -- he also opened the Eastern Conference Finals by backstopping a 3-0 win over the Rangers. Bobrovsky is 13-5 with a 2.08 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 18 appearances, and it's a virtual guarantee he starts again in Game 2 on Monday.
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Panthers vs Oilers | Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Highlights | 6.8.24
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Edmonton Oilers overpowered by the poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was an eye-opener for the Edmonton Oilers.
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Ariana Grande cheers on Panthers at Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final | NHL.com Grammy-Award winner supports hometown team in Florida
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Oilers vs. Panthers, Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final: Instant reaction | NHL.com Bobrovsky’s heroics, Verhaeghe’s game-winning goal give Florida series lead
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Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was an eye-opener for the Edmonton OilersJUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
