Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental in the win, stopping 18 of 19 shots and maintaining his impressive postseason form. Florida’s offense was led by Evan Rodrigues, who scored twice in the third period to break the game open. Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also found the net for the Panthers, while the Oilers’ lone goal came from Mattias Ekholm.
The game remained tight through two periods, with Florida holding a narrow 2-1 advantage. In the final frame, Rodrigues added insurance with his second goal, and Ekblad sealed the result with an empty-netter. The Oilers struggled to generate sustained pressure, and Connor McDavid was held off the scoresheet for the second straight game.
The Panthers’ disciplined play and Bobrovsky’s reliability have frustrated Edmonton’s stars, including Leon Draisaitl. Florida now heads to Canada with a strong grip on the series, needing two more wins to capture the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
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