Panthers host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -148, Oilers +124; over/under is 6.5
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STANLEY CUP FINAL: Panthers lead series 3-2
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.
Florida is 47-31-4 overall and 32-15-3 in home games. The Panthers have a 52-8-4 record when scoring three or more goals.
Edmonton has a 30-20-2 record on the road and a 48-29-5 record overall. The Oilers have a 29-10-4 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.
TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has nine goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
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Leon Draisaitl has 52 goals and 54 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has scored five goals and added two assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 7-1-2, averaging 4.4 goals, 7.3 assists, 6.5 penalties and 20 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 7.1 assists, 5.5 penalties and 15.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
INJURIES: Panthers: None listed.
Oilers: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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