Oilers Coach Backs Calvin Pickard
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There were no blown leads this time as the Florida Panthers down the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 behind Brad Marchand and a defensive gem.
The Panthers head back home to host the Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, with Florida looking to close out the series and win its second consecutive title. Here's how to get the best prices on last-minute tickets to potentially witness history.
The Florida Panthers have beaten the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers now lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their second straight championship at home in Game 6 Tuesday night.
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Panthers won the last meeting 5-2. Brad Marchand scored two goals in the victory.
The first three rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs were proof that this Edmonton Oilers team isn’t the same as the previous ones that struggled in the playoffs.
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Panthers forward Sam Bennett spoke on his team's success in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Oilers.
The performance of Pickard throughout the playoffs has given them a clear advantage over the Panthers. Here’s why – he makes big saves in big moments. Looking at just save percentage, Pickard has been elite in the playoffs. He has the second-best save percentage in the third period (.915) and the best when his team is trailing (.921).