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Sam Bennett scored his 15th goal of the postseason and fifth of the Stanley Cup Final in the first period of Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers.
Calvin Pickard stepped into a dire situation for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, and the goalie’s strong advanced stats helped him remain undefeated this postseason and his team draw even in their championship series rematch against the Florida Panthers.
A Stanley Cup Final for the ages is being served up with a distinct touch of gray as veterans show the value of their unique perspective.
The NHL commemorated a rare postseason milestone on Saturday as the Florida Panthers went on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Sam Bennett scored the Panthers’ second goal of the day in the first period of Florida’s win, one that moved the Panthers to within one win of back-to-back championships.
The Stanley Cup Final, NBA Finals and the U.S. Open made for an exciting weekend of sports. In the NHL, the Florida Panthers lead the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in a best-of-seven series, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are knotted at 2-2 headed into Monday’s Game 5 in the NBA.