The Stanley Cup Final shifts its attention to Sunrise, Florida, where Game 3 will be held in this gripping series rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Game 2 saw another brutal battle as both teams went head-to-head, matching goal-for-goal. <\/p>
If you thought Game 1 was competitive with the overtime ending, Game 2 was an extension of that, as we went into double overtime before getting a winner. Brad Marchand<\/a> was the hero for the Panthers, scoring two goals on the night, including the game-winner, even as Corey Perry tied the game at 4 apiece with just 18 seconds left in the third period. <\/p> It is turning out to be a special series for hockey fans, but what does game 3 hold in store for us? Let us take a look at what has happened thus far and what could transpire on the ice tonight. <\/p> Expected to be a tough series from the start, Edmonton took advantage of home ice to come from behind and seal the win as Connor McDavid found his partner in crime, Leon Draisaitl, to set up the winner in Game 1. The Panthers, who had built a 3-1 lead, let it slip, and looked a little off defensively. <\/p> However, Game 2 was different. The first period saw plenty of action with 5 goals and several minor penalties. Edmonton’s 3-2 lead at the end of the 1st period meant they held the advantage, but Florida stepped up their game defensively, and this time it was their turn to snatch the win in overtime. <\/p>Stanley Cup Final Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3 Preview<\/h2>